[Working] Trying to get ignition working again on my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero

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Airjordan
Member since June 2022 • 18 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Xenoking
Member • 8 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero as well.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 61 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2004 Mitsubishi Montero this hard?!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 91 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 49 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2004 Mitsubishi Montero won’t recognize the key.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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