[Free Solution] My MINI Hardtop 4 Door S remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Xenonflash
Member since June 2023 • 28 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my MINI Hardtop 4 Door S for key programming?

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1937 posts

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

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Javaking
Member • 52 posts

I have a 2011 MINI Hardtop 4 Door S, will this method work for that year?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 127 posts

I’ve got a 2012 MINI Hardtop 4 Door S, would this method still work?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 106 posts

My MINI Hardtop 4 Door S won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 10 posts

Trying this out on my MINI Hardtop 4 Door S today—hoping it works.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 91 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a MINI Hardtop 4 Door S?

March 02, 2025 Reply

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