[Answered] Ignition won’t engage on Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC - missing PIN?

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Neontiger
Member since January 2022 • 136 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC?

Posted on August 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 575 posts

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

Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 62 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC, thanks for posting!

August 27, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 79 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC for days.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 41 posts

Same issue here with my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC, let me know if it works.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 89 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 97 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC this weekend.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 89 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo WRC.

September 01, 2024 Reply

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