[Completed] 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Redbull
Member since August 2023 • 124 posts

Need my 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1895 posts

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

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Purplerain
Member • 133 posts

My 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 57 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 55 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, would this method still work?

September 23, 2024 Reply

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