Anyone had experience trying to get a new key and remote for their EVO? I need to get a spare. Any insights as to how much pain was involved would be appreciated. I did a quick search and did not see anything.


Chris

 

You take your vin number to the dealer. They'll cut one out for you with the immobilizer in it.

That shoud cost around $100.

Then they have to program your immobilizer to you car. That should cost you around $80 ~ $100, depends on your dealership.

+ the cost of the remote.

This should only take about 30, 40 minutes.

 

The key has imbolizer which means you have to buy the key fo $30-45 than pay pay to set the key. I was lucky and got my key for $30 but some dealerships charge $80-90. Call around to get the cheapest price.

You can a car alarm with two remotes for $199 instead of paying over $100 for a remote.

 

I think there are threads on here somewhere that tell you how to program the immobilizer yourself. I vaguely remember seeing it. Anyone know if you can get a normal key (like from any shop that makes keys) made that may only be used for opening the doors or truck?

Best wishes,
f86sabre

 

All you need is to buy a Mitsu cut key. You can save money by programming it yourself...

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=92272

I see the keyless entry remotes on Ebay all the time. I'm not sure how you program those though.