[Update] Fob reprogram failed on MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature - need key code

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Darkknight
Member since April 2023 • 86 posts

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

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Bluemoon
Member • 76 posts

Trying to figure this out for my MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature too!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 133 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature. Trying this instead.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 138 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature for a while.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 119 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MINI Hardtop Cooper S Signature.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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