[Status: Resolved] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Mini IV F55_F56_F57?

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Bluescreen
Member since April 2023 • 87 posts

Need my Mini IV F55_F56_F57's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 10, 2025
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Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Darthvader
Member • 145 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mini IV F55_F56_F57 won’t recognize the key.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 53 posts

Just what I needed! My Mini IV F55_F56_F57 has been acting up lately.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 135 posts

My Mini IV F55_F56_F57 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 13, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 99 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mini IV F55_F56_F57.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 141 posts

Same problem on my Mini IV F55_F56_F57. Watching for any working solutions.

February 15, 2025 Reply

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