[Answered] Locked out of my Mitsubishi Starion - don’t have the key code

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Jokersmile
Member since October 2022 • 41 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Mitsubishi Starion

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1714 posts

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

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 100 posts

My Mitsubishi Starion might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 96 posts

Same problem on my Mitsubishi Starion. Watching for any working solutions.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 120 posts

Same problem on my Mitsubishi Starion. Watching for any working solutions.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 13 posts

Key code problems with my Mitsubishi Starion as well. Subscribed!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 133 posts

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

October 27, 2024 Reply

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