So here’s the deal, I bought my evo used and it only had one key. I called up and they want to charge me $150 for the key and they may charge me for the programming. I was wondering, could I just buy a blank key (no chip) and place the key I currently have next to the ignition??? Would this allow the car to read the chip and let the blank key work? And thanks to anyone that replies ahead of time!

 

You need atleast two keys to program. Keys should be 30 bucks or less

 

Where at? Well at least the person i talk to at parts told me it would be atleast $150.

 

That would defeat the purpose of a chip key and some one stealing your car alot easier.

 

True.....but i figure if someone really wanted to steal it they would. So if i dont have the two keys i cant reprogram it, right? So im stuck going to the dealer i guess.

 

If you are the only driver, then save the money and try to make do with only one key.

 

ya, i think your right. i just need to be extra careful with that key!

 

If you're just looking to get a key to open the door in case you lock yourself out, then you should just be able to go to a hardware store and get the key copied. I ran up to the ACE hardware store and they copied mine no problem.

 

i think i got a key for under 30bux. The dealer charged me 50 to program it. 150 sounds steep.

 

i'm going to double check with the dealer. as for going to ace, i went down to a hardware store and they said they didnt have a key for that. do you know the key number by any chance from ACE? is it listed for an EVO or a lancer?

 

could u get an viii key cut in the ix style??

PJ

 

The blank is made by ilco. They charged me less than $1.

The key number is: X224 MIT3

It should look like the key in the pic that I attached.

 

check another mitsu dealership, the first dealership i went to wanted $110... 65 for the key, and 45 for the programing.... i went to another and they charged $36 for the key, and waived the programming charge.

 

Local dealer is 95 for new key and programing.

 

again, check around... tellem at your old dealer, it was 36 bucks, and they waived the programing charge... i bought mine at big two mitsubishi in mesa, az