[It Worked!] How to verify Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Style SUV key code before paying

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Looking for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Style SUV's key code to program a new key fob

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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Style SUV.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Style SUV?

Looking for the same thing for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Style SUV, hope someone can help.

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