[Answered] 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Cosmicray
Member since June 2023 • 27 posts

Need my 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 543 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Happycamper
Member • 132 posts

My 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 137 posts

Been stuck with my 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 93 posts

Same issue here with my 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, let me know if it works.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 97 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 37 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 106 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?

September 09, 2024 Reply

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