Mitsubishi i-MiEV Lost Car Key Replacement – All the Information You Need to Get a New Mitsubishi i-MiEV Key. Tips, Costs, Your Options, and More.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement – All you need to know
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In this article:
Mitsubishi i-MiEV replacement car keys – Introduction
Automotive locksmith coding a new Mitsubishi transponder key on-site
Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement near me – things to remember before calling a locksmith
Mitsubishi i-MiEV car key replacement cost
Coding machine for Mitsubishi transponder and key fobs
Can I get a replacement Mitsubishi i-MiEV key by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
Keyless entry information Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Transponder chip key for a Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Introduction:
Mitsubishi key replacements – Key fob, transponder and non-chip
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was introduced in 2012. This model has one type of key.
Transponder chip key: 2012 to 2017.
Transponder key replacement – Mitsubishi – Inside look
- Please keep in mind that while some keys or key fobs may look the same, they have different capabilities/frequencies/keyways. Therefore, having the right key or key fob is essential.
- Already have your key? Need information to guide you through programming your Mitsubishi i-MiEV transponder key? Click here for more information.
Quick access or go to FAQ
Click on the type of key you had or your year model below to get the most accurate information:
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: (MIT17A-PT)
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV transponder key replacement (MIT17A-PT)
Already have a key? Click HERE for programming information.
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FAQ:
Q: I lost my Mitsubishi i-MiEV car keys. I don’t have a spare, so need a replacement. How and where can I get a replacement key?
How to get a Mitsubishi i-MiEV replacement key
Generally speaking, you have three options:
On-site service for Mitsubishi car keys
- Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Mitsubishi i-MiEV cars. We can help you with that.
- Tow the car to the dealer.
- Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary).
Transponder key on a computer operated cutting machine
A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Therefore, the options for getting a new key made and programmed depend on whether you need a remote, an intelligent fob, push to start button, a transponder, or a regular key.
A: For a more detailed explanation, including tips on SAVING TIME AND MONEY, please visit our blog post: How to get a replacement key.
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Q: What should I tell the locksmith or dealer when I call for service?
Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement service near your location – Tips
A: First, make sure you have the exact year, make, and model, e.g., 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
Also, write down the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) of the car located on the left side of the dashboard near the mirror (Click here for more information). The VIN helps the locksmith or dealer verify the year, make, and model of the car and determine which key you had.
Finally, make sure you can show ownership of the car by having the necessary documents – title, ID, insurance card, etc.
Q: Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement cost – How much does it cost to replace a Mitsubishi i-MiEV key without the original? What is the average price?
Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement cost – estimate only
In short, replacing a Mitsubishi i-MiEV key can cost between $220 to $270. The cost depends on a number of factors:
- The type of key you need
- The car’s year of manufacture
- Time of day & your location
- Where you get a key replacement (dealer, automotive locksmith, online, etc.)
- Availability of code to cut a new key
- Original ignition or not
Factors to consider about key replacement cost
The type of key you had and the year the car was manufactured are the most important factors for identifying if you need a chip, intelligent fob, “push to start”, remote, regular “non-transponder” key. The newer the car is, the better the security features the key has. On later models, you can therefore expect to pay more than $250 for a replacement key. Click here to see the model and type of key you had for a more accurate price and additional information.
Also,
the price depends on where you get a key replacement. Did your replacement key come from the dealer, or an automotive locksmith? Or did you get it online? Click here to get a more detailed explanation of how to get a replacement key.
The dealer usually charges about 10% to 15% less for the replacement key than a locksmith would charge. However, you will likely have to tow the car there to program the new key or remote. Therefore, the total price is usually higher.
Locksmith coding a new Mitsubishi key
Furthermore,
consider that if you have a locksmith come out and make you a new key outside regular business hours, the price may increase.
Finally,
If you have previously had your ignition cylinder replaced, which is quite common in older cars, this probably means that the code for the key may not be useful. In such cases, the key will have to be cut manually by a locksmith, or you will have to change the ignition again, and here the dealer can’t help.
For a more detailed explanation and GREAT TIPS on how to save money, please visit our blog post: Car keys replacement costs
Q: Can I get a Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement by its VIN?
Mitsubishi i-MiEV key replacement by VIN
A: That depends on the year of manufacture of your car and the type of key you had.
The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy. There are however two things to consider:
- If your vehicle is older than 10 years, Mitsubishi dealers will no longer have its key code record, so an automotive locksmith will be your only option to get a replacement key.
- For vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or a remote/intelligent key/fob key, the codes should be available. However, as coding is required, you will have to either tow the car to the dealer, or have an automotive locksmith come and code the key on site.
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Q: Mitsubishi i-MiEV key programming – which keys can you program yourself? Which keys require a programming tool? & more
Automotive locksmith programming a Mitsubishi i-MiEV key on-site
A: Mitsubishi has different types of keys. Some require programming, and some don’t. All transponder chip keys and/or smart key fobs need to be programmed. This process requires a special programming machine that only an automotive locksmith or the dealer has. There is no need to program non-transponder metal keys.
To make things simple, we divided all Mitsubishi keys into two categories:
- No programming needed (Non-transponder keys).
- Keys that need to be programmed (Transponder or remote keys). These keys required the expertise of an automotive locksmith or the dealer.
No programming needed:
Car key cutting machine
Mitsubishi non-transponder keys are metal keys that have no chip in them, so no programming is needed.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV has none of this key type – the only Mitsubishi i-MiEV key has a chip and needs to be programmed.
For Mitsubishi i-MiEV keys that need to be programmed, you will need an automotive locksmith or the dealer:
Car key programming tool Mitsubishi i-MiEV
These keys, also known as remote smart keys, intelligent keys or key fobs, and transponder keys, have a security chip. Programming is needed. Also, a special machine is needed to program them. An automotive locksmith or dealer should do it for you. This process must be followed for most models made after 1998.
MIT17A-PT.
Keyless entry information for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV:
There is no available keyless entry for this model.
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