[Confirmed] 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Warpspeed
Member since May 2023 • 108 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular - help?

Posted on October 31, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 81 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular?

November 01, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 142 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular key issue.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 11 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 57 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular for days.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 27 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 45 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Regular. Thanks!

November 06, 2024 Reply

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