[Free Fix] How to get my MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper's key code to program replacement keys?

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Lightspeed
Member since November 2022 • 100 posts

Where do I get the key code for my MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper to make a spare key?

Posted on April 07, 2025
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Posted on April 08, 2025

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Greenlantern
Member • 113 posts

Does this method work for the MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper models from 2010 onward?

April 08, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 9 posts

Does this method work for the MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper models from 2010 onward?

April 09, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
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Just wanted to say this guide helped with my MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper!

April 10, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
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Following this for my MINI MINI 3 Hatch Cooper. Please update if it works!

April 11, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
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April 12, 2025 Reply
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