[Confirmed Fix] How to retrieve the key programming code for Mitsubishi Lancer Evo?

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Emeraldeye
Member since July 2023 • 84 posts

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

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 876 posts

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

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Ironman
Member • 128 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 111 posts

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

March 05, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 140 posts

Following this for my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Please update if it works!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 124 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 53 posts

Desperate to get my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo running again. Trying this tonight.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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