[Solved] Do salvage yards keep key codes for 1992 Mitsubishi Diamantes?

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Laserbeam
Member since December 2021 • 84 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumq
Member • 31 posts

My 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 143 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 93 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 43 posts

Was about to give up on my 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, but this gives me hope.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 55 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante.

November 07, 2024 Reply

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