[Fixed] Mitsubishi Mirage stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Oldschool
Member since August 2023 • 128 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Mitsubishi Mirage to make a spare key?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 767 posts

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

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowfin
Member • 48 posts

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

September 17, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 66 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Mitsubishi Mirage too.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 13 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Mitsubishi Mirage—need the code first.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 47 posts

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

September 20, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 37 posts

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

September 21, 2024 Reply

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