[Free Tool] Code problem on Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works - can’t drive it

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Icemann
Member since September 2022 • 100 posts

Need my Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 06, 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 John Cooper Works. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplerain
Member • 75 posts

If this works for my Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works, I owe you big time.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 51 posts

I’m not alone! My Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works is doing the same thing.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 112 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works key code too.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 27 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 125 posts

Key code problems with my Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works as well. Subscribed!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 107 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works. Trying this now.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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