[Issue Closed] Alternatives to key code for Mini Countryman models

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Youngturk
Member since May 2022 • 37 posts

Looking for my Mini Countryman's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1382 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mini Countryman. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (3)

Timelord
Member • 62 posts

Will this work for older Mini Countrymans? Mine's a 2009.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 120 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mini Countryman.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 124 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Mini Countryman, hope someone can help.

August 05, 2024 Reply

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