[Answered] Mitsubishi Express code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Killerinst
Member since July 2023 • 124 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Mitsubishi Express?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1789 posts

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

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Darkhorse
Member • 22 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Mitsubishi Express this weekend.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 142 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mitsubishi Express?

March 26, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 146 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Mitsubishi Express.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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