[Resolved] Where's the key code hidden on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder for key programming?

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Neonlights
Member since March 2022 • 113 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder to program a key?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Orangecrush
Member • 6 posts

Desperate to get my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder running again. Trying this tonight.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 11 posts

Trying this on my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder later. Will report back.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 99 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, would this method still work?

September 15, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 67 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder too!

September 16, 2024 Reply

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