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How to Program the New Remote for the Mini Cooper

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

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Programming a new remote for the Mini Cooper is a somewhat complicated task best left to a professional. To program the remote, you must completely dismantle the dashboard to extract the key reader unit.

Next, sit in front of the PC to write the new key using a specific programming software, then modify the key reader unit. After completing these steps, reassemble the writing unit and the dashboard of your Mini Cooper.

Test the functionality of the new key, and you're done.


Updated on 28 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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