[Update] Key code help for Mitsubishi Outlander III with switchblade key

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Firestarter
Member since February 2022 • 75 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Mitsubishi Outlander III keys?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 809 posts

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

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Hackman
Member • 59 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Mitsubishi Outlander III too!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 125 posts

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

January 20, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 125 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Mitsubishi Outlander IIIs?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 63 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Mitsubishi Outlander III's key code issue!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 43 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Mitsubishi Outlander III. Giving it a go myself.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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