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How to Program the Key of the Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R60, Countryman1 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Key

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After replacing the battery in a Mini Cooper vehicle, it may be necessary to reprogram the key. This brief instructional video will explain how to perform this operation independently. To reprogram the key, you must: - open the vehicle and close yourself inside with the key; - turn on the instrument cluster and then turn it off three times; - close and open the vehicle with the key inside three times; once you have completed the above steps, the key will be reprogrammed and can be used without issues.


Updated on 7 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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