[Issue Closed] Online communities sharing Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback key codes

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Javaking
Member since December 2022 • 136 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback keys?

Posted on August 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 68 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback, following this thread.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 61 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback, thanks for posting!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 103 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback won’t recognize the key.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 146 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback, thanks for posting!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 148 posts

This thread might save my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback. Thanks everyone!

August 20, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
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If this works for my Mitsubishi iMIEV Hatchback, I owe you big time.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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