[Solved] Legal issues with sharing key code for MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic

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Timelord
Member since May 2023 • 88 posts

How can I access my MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1318 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Skywalker
Member • 120 posts

My MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 130 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic as well.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 136 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 125 posts

Saved me from towing my MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic. Thanks!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 58 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 43 posts

This is exactly what I need for my MINI Hardtop 4 Door Iconic, thanks for posting!

March 18, 2025 Reply

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