[Completed] How can I find my MINI One Salt Convertible's key code to program a new key?

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Happyfeet
Member since August 2022 • 28 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a MINI One Salt Convertible?

Posted on November 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1880 posts

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

Posted on November 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmicray
Member • 83 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MINI One Salt Convertible.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 98 posts

Still can’t find the code for my MINI One Salt Convertible. This might do it.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 149 posts

Does this method work for the MINI One Salt Convertible models from 2010 onward?

November 06, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 77 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my MINI One Salt Convertible.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 82 posts

I’m in the same boat with my MINI One Salt Convertible. This looks promising.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 101 posts

My MINI One Salt Convertible just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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