[Free Tool] Mitsubishi L200 not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Where's the key code located on a Mitsubishi L200 for key programming?

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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mitsubishi L200.

My Mitsubishi L200 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

Worked on my cousin’s Mitsubishi L200—might work for mine too.

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