[Update] Bought used 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI - where's the key code?

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Vortex22
Member since May 2022 • 30 posts

Need my 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 22, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Echolima
Member • 42 posts

My 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 56 posts

Trying this out on my 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI today—hoping it works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 76 posts

Trying this out on my 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI today—hoping it works.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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