[Success] Bought used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV - transponder code missing

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Bluescreen
Member since September 2022 • 144 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV?

Posted on March 31, 2025
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Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Redbaron
Member • 145 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV?

April 01, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 92 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV. Trying this now.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 112 posts

My Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 82 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV?

April 04, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 140 posts

My Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
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Following this for my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV. Please update if it works!

April 06, 2025 Reply

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