Mitsubishi Key Replacement Houston Texas

15-09-2019 - Welcome! Did you broken or misplaced the key to your Mitsubishi? Do you want to copy keyfob, side winder or keyless access device? In a search for a convenience and economical replacement key solution?

Excellent news

Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Mitsubishi keys replacement. 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 key, locks and ignition malfunctions.

Auto electronic locks & key

In the 90s car makers started the use transponder keys and immobiliser. A transponder chip disarms the immobiliser when the key turned in the ignition. Only a specific programmed key can turn on the engine.

When the key turned in the ignition key-pit, the ECU conveys an electronic authorization to the key. The car will kindle only if it obtains an appropriate sign message back.

The platform lock/unlock the door and trunk and sound an alarm from a distance. This discrete lock and keys enable motor vehicle anti theft infrastructure and more.

Why do you care about this?

The modern Mitsubishi electric keys do make drivers daily life more convenient. Closing and opening the the trunk and doors, sound an alarm to locate a vehicle in a massive parking lot and more.

Now that autos use electronic keys, replacing those keys became more expensive and complex.

Recovering a lost transponder key, it is not enough to simply cut the key like old metal bladed keys. To be able to start the car, a transponder key programmed to match with the auto motive main computer. If all the keys lost, the vehicle computer system reprogrammed to accept a new key and reject the old one.

This means that you left with two options. The first is to tow the motor vehicle to the dealer-ship. The second option is to call a wayside assistance locksmith to arrive to your venue to do the job on site.

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 rubber cap of the key. If Mitsubishi immobilizer will not recognize the key in the ignition, the warning lights blinks on the dash-board.

Proximity fob

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

Transponder keys used on Mitsubishi models

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

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 reproducing a supplemental key, the vehicle connected to diagnostic equipment and all previous keys present.

Lost Mitsubishi keys

Lost metal key blade

If a driver lose all the keys to a Mitsubishi made earlier than 1999, the key has no transponder chip. All you have to do is to go to the to a locksmith store with the VIN and have them create a brand new key.

This process is truly straight forward and in most cases will cost no more than a 100$.

One exception to the above is if the ignition swapped and is not in sync with the VIN.

When this situation happens there are two options:

1. Substitute the ignition again.
2. Create a new key by reading the key grooves inside the ignition lock.

Both ways are more complex and requires relevant machinery and experience.

When this situation happens, a locksmith should oust the ignition again. Another option is to create a new key by reading the key indentations inside the ignition lock. This process is more complex and requires a locksmith with a suitable machinery and experience.

Lost Mitsubishi transponder key

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

If you lose the last key to an immobilized Mitsubishi, the ECM recomputed to use a new key. This means that you need a towing truck to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The second option is to call a mobile car key replacement locksmith who will arrive 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 vehicle locksmith are prepared non-stop around the clock. Ready to handle all your Mitsubishi locks and keys headaches. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our work truck is fully paired with recent cutting, programming and diagnostic tools able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle in most cases done same day.

We take pride in giving up a modest price price 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.

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