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Paul Trowbridge Posted on Oct 25, 2016

I have a 08 mini s a frien gave a key fob from his 08 mini cause mine only had one. Can I program it myself or do I have to bring it to dealer.

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It has to be taken to the dealer but you will also need the key code for the key your friend has supplied or there will no good. Or a good car key specialist.

  • Paul Trowbridge
    Paul Trowbridge Oct 25, 2016

    Where do we get code from

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    Thomas Banks Oct 25, 2016

    The code usually comes in the service pack supplied with the car or the only other way i's to call the local mini dealer and ask for parts and give them the last 7 digits of the chassis number of your friends car and see if they can supply you with the key coding number.

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