[Confirmed] Trying to program a new key for my 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage - where's the key code?

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Laserfocus
Member since January 2023 • 149 posts

Looking for my 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Echolima
Member • 142 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 99 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage. This might do it.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 22 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage—might work for mine too.

March 01, 2025 Reply

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