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Mitsubishi Lancer Key Replacement

Mitsubishi Lancers have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 1996 era, and across 5 key generations this model has used 4 different key systems — transponder key; remote head key — confirm by vin; oucg8d-625m-a; ouc644m-key-n. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Lancer Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Mitsubishi Lancer — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Lancer1996–2006Transponder keyTexas 4C / ID4C; later Texas 4D · 4D61MIT8 (MIT1)
Lancer2007–2017Remote head key — confirm by VINPhilips Crypto 2 / ID46 / PCF7941AT/PCF7936MIT3 (MIT17A)
Eclipse / Galant / Lancer (remote head key)2007–2015OUCG8D-625M-A315 MHz; Philips ID46; P/N 6370A477; MIT3 keyway
Lancer Evolution2008–2015Remote head key — confirm by VINPhilips Crypto 2 / ID46 / PCF7941AT/PCF7936MIT3 (MIT17A)
Outlander / Lancer smart-proximity2008–2021OUC644M-KEY-N315 MHz; PCF7952A / ID46; IC 850G-644MKEYN; P/N 8637A316 / 8637A817 / 8637B665

Security System & Immobilizer

Mitsubishi ran 4D61 transponders before adopting ID46 chips and the FAST-Key proximity system — every era still programs curbside.

On the Lancer specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: Texas 4C / ID4C; later Texas 4D · 4D61, Philips Crypto 2 / ID46 / PCF7941AT/PCF7936, 315 MHz; Philips ID46; P/N 6370A477; MIT3 keyway, 315 MHz; PCF7952A / ID46; IC 850G-644MKEYN; P/N 8637A316 / 8637A817 / 8637B665. A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 1996–2006: Transponder key — Texas 4C / ID4C; later Texas 4D · 4D61 (MIT8 (MIT1))
  • 2007–2017: Remote head key — confirm by VIN — Philips Crypto 2 / ID46 / PCF7941AT/PCF7936 (MIT3 (MIT17A))
  • 2007–2015: OUCG8D-625M-A — 315 MHz; Philips ID46; P/N 6370A477; MIT3 keyway
  • 2008–2015: Remote head key — confirm by VIN — Philips Crypto 2 / ID46 / PCF7941AT/PCF7936 (MIT3 (MIT17A))
  • 2008–2021: OUC644M-KEY-N — 315 MHz; PCF7952A / ID46; IC 850G-644MKEYN; P/N 8637A316 / 8637A817 / 8637B665

Our Lancer Key Services


Mitsubishi Lancer Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Lancer. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common Lancer call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Lancer?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

My Lancer is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 1996–2006 generation (transponder key), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my Lancer in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.