[Closed] Options when VIN is unreadable for MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop key code

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Echolima
Member since November 2022 • 149 posts

Looking for my MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 732 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Bob
Member • 122 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 143 posts

My MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 20 posts

I have the same MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 68 posts

Will this work for older MINI John Cooper Works Hardtops? Mine's a 2009.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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