[Free Tool] Lost key code for my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante - what can I do?

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Eve
Member since February 2022 • 124 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante?

Posted on March 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Netsurfer
Member • 86 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 104 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante before?

March 24, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 129 posts

Same issue here with my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante, let me know if it works.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 93 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante, hope this helps.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 109 posts

Was about to tow my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. Let me try this first.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 78 posts

Was about to tow my 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. Let me try this first.

March 28, 2025 Reply

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