[Archived] Got blank key for 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE from eBay - no code

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How can I obtain my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE's key code to program a spare key?

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Been stuck with my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE for weeks. This might be the fix.

My 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Appreciate any advice—my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE won’t recognize the key.

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I have the same 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SE and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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