[Resolved] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW?

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Skywalker
Member since September 2021 • 104 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MINI MINI Cooper S JCW. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Lasertag
Member • 7 posts

Trying this on my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW later. Will report back.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 68 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 97 posts

Looking for the same thing for my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW, hope someone can help.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 138 posts

My MINI MINI Cooper S JCW just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 18 posts

Trying this out on my MINI MINI Cooper S JCW today—hoping it works.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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