[Issue Closed] Looking for my Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10's key code to program a new key

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Frostymug
Member since January 2023 • 23 posts

Looking for my Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenomorph
Member • 133 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10 all week. Hope this helps.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 61 posts

If this works for my Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10, I owe you big time.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 72 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10, would this method still work?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 24 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Mitsubishi Lancer evo 10.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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