PMPN8EZ

I lost my key before. Instead of towing my car to the dealer, I had them cut me a key without the transponder and they gave me directions how to start the car by tapping out a code using the brake pedal.

WalpoleMitsu

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i'm with him. but you can have a locksmith do it but it will cost more. i charge 51.41 for key (26.78 evom discount) and service charges 45.00 to program

WalpoleMitsu

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o and you wont need new door locks or anything i cut the keys with a key code i get from the vin to match the car.

mis4tun81

Seems like if that were the case no matter how many were built the chance would still be 1 in 10.


But I have to say I have never tried my key in another evo.

Also i think you can get a non transponder key cut and you can use it to get to the dealer, I think there is a provision to allow you to start the car 3 times, but you need to enter some sort of code each time, might need to check the manual, I may be wrong.

I just looked in the service manual, must have seen it in the owners manual.

WalpoleMitsu

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you could by a non transponder from the dealer but save money buy the transponder key use that to get it to the dealer and give it back so they can program it. so you only have to buy one key rather two which one would only unlock to doors and only let it run long enough till the pcm figured out that their is no chip. i tried it once on a outlander i cut the key and tried to use it to drive in the shop and didnt make it. lol
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mis4tun81

I was hoping someone would have a comment, my owners manual is at home.

So based on your experience you can use a keyed but not programmed transponder key or a not transponder key to start the car, but it only runs for a certain period of time?

And that makes sense, skip the dumb key and get a non programmed transponder key to limp it to the dealer.

I thought there was a code you pressed in with the brake or gas pedal or something that let you drive it, I assumed it was till you shut it off, but it only started 3 times till it required a transponder key to start?

Need to find my manual when I get home, I'm just too curious.

WalpoleMitsu

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their is a way to over ride. ok ok. but it is different for every car. some times hit the brake twice turn the key on and off once and it will override. but it only works once every time you start it you got to do it again. and their is only one way to get code. but keep this info on the d.l thats why i didnt want to say anything. just here for helpful correct info...holla if you need the key and i'll hook you up with the overide. if you want to go that route