Mitsubishi Key Replacement Houston Texas

14-09-2021 - Hey there. Have you broken or lost the key to your Mitsubishi? Do you wish to copy transponder key, laser cut or smartkey? Looking for an inexpensive and convenience key replacement solution?

No worries

Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Mitsubishi replacement key. Call for immediate assistance, free estimate and scheduling. Our expert mobile car locksmith come to you to duplicate or replace your lost keys on-site.

Furthermore, we can solve all your Mitsubishi locks, ignition and key difficulties.

Motor vehicle electronic key lock

In the early to mid 1990s vehicle makers launched the use transponder keys and immobiliser. A transponder chip disbands the immobiliser when the key turned in the ignition. Only a specific programmed key can ignite the engine.

When the key turned in the ignition key-hole, the ECU transfers an electronic serial number to the key. The vehicle will start only if it gathers a specific sign msg back.

The technology sound an alarm and lock/unlock the door and trunk remotely. This discrete key-lock enable car anti theft instrumentation and more.

Why do you care about this?

In the good old days reinstating Mitsubishi key was available at hardware store, the dealer or even Walmart. This benefit was possible not only to you, but to any person that had access to a key cutting machine. Any person could clone a back up set of key to get inside a random Mitsubishi and drive away stealing it.

Today supplement Mitsubishi keys done through a sanctioned dealer-ship or a commissioned locksmith. The key compiled to the vehicle and copying keys become more handled and as a side effect also way more high pricing.

Mitsubishi Anti Theft System

Basic transponder keys

Mitsubishi began using the NATS (Mitsubishi Anti Theft System) transponder chip keys in 2000. The first models to use this key was the Mitsubishi Galant, Montero, Diamante and Eclipse 2000. Transponder based mechanism are mandatry or optional depends on model and year.

The NATS chip hidden in the apex of the key. If Mitsubishi immobilizer will not recognize the key in the ignition, the warning lights flickers on the dash-board.

Smart key

The NATS chip hidden in the apex of the key. If Mitsubishi immobilizer will not recognize the key in the ignition, the warning lights flickers on the dash-board.

Transponder keys used on Mitsubishi models

• Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000+
• Mitsubishi Galant 2000+
• Mitsubishi Outlander 2004+
• Mitsubishi Montero 2000+
• Mitsubishi Diamante 2000+
• Mitsubishi Raider 2006+
• Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004+
• Mitsubishi Lancer 2003+ (Evolution only; 2008+ All)

Duplicate Mitsubishi keys

The Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 keys are cloneable to a supplement blank. All other Mitsubishi's use keys that requires diagnostic equipment and programmer for a duplicate keys.

When replicating a surplus key, the vehicle connected to diagnostic equipment and all previous keys present.

Lost Mitsubishi keys

Lost metal key blade

If you lose all your keys to a Mitsubishi built previous to 1999, the key has no chip. All you have to do is to go to the dealer-ship with the VIN and have them generate a new key.

This process is absolutely straight forward and in most cases cost less than a 100$.

One exception to what noted above is if the ignition cylinder changed and is not keeping pace with the VIN.

In this situation there are two options:

1. Replace the ignition again.
2. Cut a new key by reading the key indentations inside the ignition cylinder.

Both ways are more composite and demands a proper machinery and experience.

In this situation, a locksmith must out-place the ignition again. Another option is to generate a new key by reading the key channels inside the ignition cylinder. This process is more composite and demands a locksmith with a suitable machinery and experience.

Lost Mitsubishi transponder key

If your Mitsubishi built after the year 1999, your key may contain a transponder chip.

If you lose all your keys to an immobilized Mitsubishi, the engine control unit recomputed to use a new key. This means that you need a towing truck to tow the car to the dealership. The second option is to call a mobile car key replacement locksmith who will come down to your site.

My Mitsubishi ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much a replacement Mitsubishi key cost?

Service	Price
Car Lockout	$60-$120
Locked keys in trunk	$60-$190
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$160-$280
Lost key replacement	$120-$200
Duplicate car key	$100-$180
Remote/Key FOB	$200-$300
Keyless entry device	$220-$320
Ignition repair	$110-$180
Key extraction	$80-$130
Ignition replacement	$160-$280
ECU re-flash	$225-$285

* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor.

Final price depends on:

• The state of the lock and the computer in the vehicle.
• The type of equipment that the technician need to use.
• The type of key that you would like to have.
• The chip configuration.

The tech will diagnose the vehicle and provide a price for you to approve before doing anything.

Okey DoKey mobile Mitsubishi locksmith 24/7

Our emergency mobile car lock-smith are in service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Ready to handle all your Mitsubishi ignition and locks issues. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our work truck is fully equipped with latest diagnostic, cutting and programming equipment able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We feel honor in servicing an economical cost and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Mitsubishi expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. mitsubishi.com
2. wikipedia - FAST Key System
3. Mitsubishi Forum - Discussion forums for Mitsubishi lovers. Get together to discuss anything related to Mitsubishi automobiles.
4. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

Related articles/services

1. Car key replacement
2. Ignition repair
3. Car lockout