[Verified] VIN to key code service for 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution - legit?

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Electricslide
Member since August 2023 • 108 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution

Posted on February 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Neonlights
Member • 103 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 40 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution?

March 02, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 60 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution for a while.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 81 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer IX Evolution, would this method still work?

March 04, 2025 Reply

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