[Free Solution] How do I tell if my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Touring uses a transponder?

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Misterx
Member since March 2022 • 44 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Touring

Posted on April 29, 2025
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Posted on April 30, 2025

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Zombieslayer
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If this works for my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Touring, I owe you big time.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
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Desperate to get my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Touring running again. Trying this tonight.

May 01, 2025 Reply
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Touring. Trying this instead.

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