[Status: Resolved] Trying to revive old 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI - no key code available

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Urbanlegend
Member since May 2022 • 104 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI - help?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerogravity
Member • 38 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 81 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 91 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 73 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIs?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 77 posts

My 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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