[Recommended Fix] 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Timemachine
Member since July 2022 • 104 posts

Need my 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

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Hotshot
Member • 64 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 145 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 5 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV's key code.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 70 posts

My 2016 Mitsubishi i MiEV's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 19, 2025 Reply

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