[Recommended Fix] How do I know if my Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD has an immobilizer?

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Grace
Member since July 2023 • 122 posts

Looking for my Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 47 posts

This thread might save my Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD. Thanks everyone!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 63 posts

Will this work for older Mitsubishi Lancer 4WDs? Mine's a 2009.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 12 posts

My Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 33 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 31 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD before?

September 23, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 84 posts

I have a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4WD, will this method work for that year?

September 24, 2024 Reply

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