[Method] MINI JCW Paceman All4 won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Zerogravity
Member since February 2023 • 80 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a MINI JCW Paceman All4 key fob?

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 09, 2024

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Haloeffect
Member • 29 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my MINI JCW Paceman All4.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 130 posts

This thread might save my MINI JCW Paceman All4. Thanks everyone!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 8 posts

Was about to tow my MINI JCW Paceman All4. Let me try this first.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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