[Closed] My 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Timemachine
Member since January 2023 • 30 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldenret
Member • 20 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's key code.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 77 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 107 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Let me try this first.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 56 posts

I think my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 100 posts

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

September 19, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 9 posts

My 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 20, 2024 Reply

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