[Working] Bought used Mitsubishi eK Space - transponder code missing

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Hotshot
Member since August 2021 • 55 posts

How can I obtain my Mitsubishi eK Space's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi eK Space. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 108 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mitsubishi eK Space won’t recognize the key.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 134 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Mitsubishi eK Space.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 79 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Mitsubishi eK Space before?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 23 posts

Using this on my Mitsubishi eK Space now. Hope it works.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 121 posts

I have a 2011 Mitsubishi eK Space, will this method work for that year?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 133 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mitsubishi eK Space this hard?!

October 05, 2024 Reply

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