[Status: Resolved] Replaced steering column, now 1996 Mitsubishi Montero won’t start - code?

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Hotrod
Member since September 2021 • 55 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1996 Mitsubishi Montero - help?

Posted on November 28, 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 Montero. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Karmapolice
Member • 136 posts

This just might solve my 1996 Mitsubishi Montero's ignition issue.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 54 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Mitsubishi Monteros? Mine's a 2009.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 140 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Mitsubishi Montero for a while.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 64 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 128 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1996 Mitsubishi Montero?

December 03, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 76 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1996 Mitsubishi Montero key issues!

December 04, 2024 Reply

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