[It Worked!] DIY method to find key code for Mitsubishi Maven

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Where's the key code hidden on a Mitsubishi Maven for key programming?

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Same issue here with my Mitsubishi Maven, let me know if it works.

Waiting to see if this will work on my Mitsubishi Maven as well.

My Mitsubishi Maven's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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

I have a 2011 Mitsubishi Maven, will this method work for that year?

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Mitsubishi Maven!

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