[Working] Locked out of my MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback - don’t have the key code

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Quickdraw
Member since November 2022 • 127 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback - help?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerbee
Member • 66 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 89 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start MINI John Cooper Works Hatchbacks?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 63 posts

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

November 29, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 25 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 146 posts

Was about to give up on my MINI John Cooper Works Hatchback, but this gives me hope.

December 01, 2024 Reply

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