[Confirmed Fix] 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Nightowl
Member since January 2023 • 15 posts

How can I retrieve my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1500 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowjacket
Member • 49 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 115 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, would this method still work?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 92 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Huge thanks!

January 24, 2025 Reply

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