[Free Tool] Can’t find my Mini Paceman R61 ignition code, stuck!

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Mini Paceman R61

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Worked on my cousin’s Mini Paceman R61—might work for mine too.

Can’t believe this worked on my Mini Paceman R61. Huge thanks!

Appreciate any advice—my Mini Paceman R61 won’t recognize the key.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Mini Paceman R61!

Looking for the same thing for my Mini Paceman R61, hope someone can help.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Mini Paceman R61s?

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