[Confirmed Fix] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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Zombieking
Member since June 2023 • 93 posts

Looking for my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Ninjastar
Member • 127 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse won’t recognize the key.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 138 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Trying this now.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 66 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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