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Auto Locksmith Mitsubishi in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Herts Car Keys makes and programs Mitsubishi keys at the vehicle, across St Albans and Hertfordshire, from a base at Peartree Farm in Welwyn Garden City. A Mitsubishi takes one of 7 key systems built between 1996 and the current cars, running from Texas 4C / ID4C to Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X, on the MIT11 and MIT11R blades. Every one of them is worked at the vehicle rather than at a dealer. Darius Arbaciauskas attends himself. Car keys start from £120 and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
- 7 key systemsCovered on this make
- £120Car keys start from
- 12 monthsWarranty on every key
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Mitsubishi Key Systems by Model Year
Mitsubishi has run 7 key and immobiliser systems in the United Kingdom, from Texas 4C / ID4C on cars of 1996 to 2003 to Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X on 2015 onward.
| Key system | Approximate years | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Texas 4C / ID4C | 1996 to 2003 | Used on Colt, Lancer, Shogun, Pajero, Space Wagon, Space Runner and Space Gear of that period |
| Philips ID73 with PCF7930 or PCF7931 | 1996 to 2000 | Used on Carisma, the Mitsubishi outlier of those years, with JMA TP05 and Silca T1 |
| Texas Crypto 4D / 4D ID60 | 1999 to 2003 | Used on Colt, Outlander, L200, Space Star and Space Wagon of that period |
| Philips Crypto ID44, also written ID-4M, with PCF7935 precoded | 1999 to 2004 | Used on Carisma and Space Star |
| Texas Crypto 4D / 4D ID61 or 4D62 | 1999 to 2006 | Used on Lancer, Outlander, L200, Shogun, Pajero, Shogun Sport, Shogun Pinin and Space Runner |
| Philips Crypto 2 / ID46 / Hitag 2 | 2003 to 2016 | Used on Colt, Lancer, Outlander, ASX, L200, Shogun, Pajero, Grandis, Galant, Eclipse, i-MiEV and Mirage |
| Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X | 2015 onward | Used on Mirage from 2015, ASX, Shogun and Pajero from 2016 and L200 from 2016 to 2021 |
Year bands overlap, because a manufacturer changes system part way through a model run rather than on the first of January.
Mitsubishi Key Work Covered From St Albans
Six kinds of Mitsubishi key work are carried out where the car stands, across the 7 key systems in the table above.
- Replacement Mitsubishi keys. Cut to the MIT11 profile at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, which is the car key replacement work the St Albans page sets out in full.
- All keys lost on a Mitsubishi. A key built from the vehicle itself when nothing is left to copy, which on a TP05 car is read from the vehicle rather than cut from a code.
- Mitsubishi lockouts. The MIT11 lock is picked or decoded using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass.
- Spare Mitsubishi keys. Cut at the vehicle and programmed where the key and the vehicle require it, from a working original, so the TP05 system stays as it is.
- Mitsubishi fob and remote faults. A fob that locks the doors and leaves the engine dead points at the remote rather than the Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X transponder, and both are tested before a key is quoted.
- Mitsubishi vans and light commercials. L200 are covered on the same visit as car keys.
The Key Blade Used on a Mitsubishi
The blade is the metal part of the key that turns in the lock or sits inside the fob. On Mitsubishi the profile is MIT11, MIT11R, MAZ13 and MAZ24R, which decides the blank that is cut and the decoder that opens the lock when no working key is left.
- MIT11. Used on Mitsubishi by a UK blade supplier.
- MIT11R. Used on Mitsubishi by a UK blade supplier.
- MAZ13. Used on Mazda and Mitsubishi together.
- MAZ24R. Used on Mazda and Mitsubishi together.
Blade codes are an aftermarket convention rather than Mitsubishi part numbers, so the blank is checked against the lock on the day.
Mitsubishi Models Covered Across Hertfordshire
The key system table above is built from 13 Mitsubishi models, and those are the Mitsubishi models worked on across St Albans and Hertfordshire. They are Outlander, ASX, Shogun, Shogun Sport, Shogun Pinin, L200, Colt, Lancer, Mirage, Grandis, Carisma, Space Star and i-MiEV.
Not dated in the sources, and the PCF7952 on Outlander from 2012 and ASX 2010 to 2015 is the chip level marker.
A Mitsubishi outside this list is checked against the registration rather than assumed either way, because the key system decides the job and the badge does not.
What a Mitsubishi Key Job Costs
Car keys start from £120 and car lockouts from £100. A Mitsubishi key sits inside that range or above it according to which of the 7 systems is in the car, because a Texas 4C / ID4C key and a Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X key are different parts and different programming.
There is no Mitsubishi model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone rather than at the kerb.
The Shogun and Pajero of 2001 to 2006 carry one of three different chips, so the car is read rather than assumed from the model year.
What Happens When You Call About a Mitsubishi
Five steps from the first call to a working key.
Contact Darius. The line is answered at any hour.
Give the registration, the model year and the problem. On a Mitsubishi the year decides which key system is in the car, so it decides the tool.
Take the price and the arrival estimate. The exact price is confirmed before work starts.
Darius attends. He checks authorisation where ownership verification is required.
The work is completed and tested at the vehicle. Any key supplied carries the 12 month warranty.
Who Attends the Mitsubishi Job
Darius Arbaciauskas attends every job himself. Six years in the trade, over 7,000 car key and lockout jobs, and one locksmith in the business, so the person who quotes the Mitsubishi work is the person who arrives.
He is approved under the SERMI scheme, DBS checked and fully insured, and every key carries a 12 month warranty.
Mitsubishi Keys Made at Your Vehicle
Call Darius with the registration and the model year.
Recent Car Key Jobs From the Record
No Mitsubishi job is held in the record that can be shown here, so the entries below are other makes.
| Vehicle | What happened | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vauxhall Astra GTC | Every key gone | A replacement key made and programmed on site |
| 2021 Porsche Macan GTS | One key only, original key supplied | A spare key cut and programmed to the vehicle |
The town each job was carried out in is not stated, because the record does not hold it.
Makes Closest to Mitsubishi by Key System
Three makes that share a key platform with Mitsubishi, then the full list.
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All car makes covered lists every make on the van and the makes that are not covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 07308 888825Can a Mitsubishi key be made when every key is lost?
Yes. The lost car key work builds a key from the Mitsubishi itself, so nothing has to be copied, and it is carried out where the car stands, at a home, a works unit or the roadside. On a Mitsubishi the job depends on which of the 7 key systems is in the car, which is read from the registration.
How much is a replacement Mitsubishi key?
Car keys start from £120. A Mitsubishi key sits inside that range or above it according to the key system, because a Texas 4C / ID4C key is a different part from a Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X key and takes different programming. A spare cut from a working key is the cheaper of the two.
Which key system is in my Mitsubishi?
The model year identifies it. Mitsubishi ran Texas 4C / ID4C on cars of 1996 to 2003, and Philips Crypto 3 / Hitag 3 / ID52, also written ID47, NCF2951X on 2015 onward. The table on this page lists the 7 systems and the years for each.
Does a Mitsubishi key have to go to a dealer?
Not on the models covered here. There is no Mitsubishi model or year range that is closed to an independent locksmith, and Herts Car Keys is approved under the SERMI scheme, which gives an independent a recognised route to manufacturer security data on the makes that take part. Where a particular vehicle turns out to need manufacturer level access, Darius says so on the phone.
Which key blade does a Mitsubishi use?
Mitsubishi uses 4. They are MIT11, MIT11R, MAZ13 and MAZ24R, and the one on a given car follows the model and the year.
Can a locked Mitsubishi be opened without breaking anything?
The car is opened using non destructive entry methods designed to avoid damage to the door, the lock and the glass. The method is chosen from the vehicle and the lock rather than applied the same way to every car.