[Success] Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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How do I obtain the key code to program a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK key fob?

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK!

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK.

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK for a while.

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Will this work if the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross BLACK has an aftermarket alarm?

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