[Confirmed] Need help finding my MINI MINI John Cooper Works's key code

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Eagleeye
Member since June 2023 • 83 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a MINI MINI John Cooper Works key fob?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1892 posts

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

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Nighthawk
Member • 138 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my MINI MINI John Cooper Works.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 117 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my MINI MINI John Cooper Works. Trying this now.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 97 posts

Trying this on my MINI MINI John Cooper Works later. Will report back.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 55 posts

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

February 24, 2025 Reply

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