[Status: Resolved] Key cloning didn’t work - 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES still needs code

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Redbaron
Member since February 2023 • 139 posts

How can I obtain my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 143 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES. Huge thanks!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 120 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES this weekend.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 36 posts

Key code problems with my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES as well. Subscribed!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 51 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 103 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES key issues!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 134 posts

My 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 02, 2025 Reply

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