[Update] Programming new key for 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES - don’t know code

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Where do they get the key code to program 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES keys at the dealer?

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I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES too.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES?

My 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Fingers crossed this works for my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES too.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES as well.

Using this on my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES now. Hope it works.

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