[Verified] Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Electric
Member since March 2022 • 76 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback keys at the dealer?

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Jedimaster
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 132 posts

Same issue here with my Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback, let me know if it works.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 21 posts

My Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 50 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Mitsubishi MIEV ES Hatchback, hope this helps.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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