[Archived] My Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Xenonflash
Member since June 2023 • 93 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV key?

Posted on December 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Zerocool
Member • 101 posts

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

December 07, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 66 posts

Was about to tow my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Let me try this first.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 20 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 146 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 30 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 32 posts

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

December 12, 2024 Reply

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