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Mitsubishi Montero Key Replacement

Mitsubishi Montero keys date back to 1996 and span 1 key system across the model’s generations — transponder key. DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Montero Keys

Verified key reference for the Mitsubishi Montero — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Montero1996–2000Transponder keyTexas 4C / ID4CMIT8 (MIT1)
Montero2001–2006Transponder keyTexas Crypto 4D · 4D60/4D61/4D62MIT8 (MIT1)

Security System & Immobilizer

Mitsubishi ran 4D61 transponders before ID46 chips and the FAST-Key proximity system.

On the Montero specifically we see: Texas 4C / ID4C, Texas Crypto 4D · 4D60/4D61/4D62. A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 1996–2000: Transponder key — Texas 4C / ID4C (MIT8 (MIT1))
  • 2001–2006: Transponder key — Texas Crypto 4D · 4D60/4D61/4D62 (MIT8 (MIT1))

Our Montero Key Services


Mitsubishi Montero Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Montero. 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.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Montero?

On transponder-era cars it opens doors and nothing else — the chip must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is what we do curbside.

How fast can you reach my Montero in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.