[Update] Can someone send me the PIN code for MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper VIN?

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Shadowfax
Member since October 2022 • 144 posts

Need my MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1991 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 16, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 128 posts

Was about to give up on my MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper, but this gives me hope.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 37 posts

Been here before with my MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper. Let’s see if this one works.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 116 posts

I have the same MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 127 posts

Appreciate any advice—my MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper won’t recognize the key.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 55 posts

My MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 20, 2024 Reply

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