[Completed] Trying to register new fob for Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback - stuck on code

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Frostbyte
Member since August 2022 • 123 posts

Looking for my Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Wildcard
Member • 6 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback, would this method still work?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 27 posts

Was about to tow my Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback. Let me try this first.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 122 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback?

February 19, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 134 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Mitsubishi Mirage ES Hatchback before?

February 20, 2025 Reply

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