[Recommended Fix] Key code not working on my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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Ultrasonic
Member since April 2023 • 19 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumx
Member • 31 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution's key code.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 103 posts

My Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 22, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 30 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution this hard?!

September 23, 2024 Reply

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