Mitsubishi has a loyal following in Manitoba, and the Outlander, RVR and Lancer turn up regularly on Winnipeg roads. Their keys range from the transponder chip keys of the early 2000s, through the turn-to-start remote-head keys of the Lancer years, to the FAST-Key proximity smart fobs on today’s crossovers. Whichever your Mitsubishi uses, Gaucho Keys can cut and program it wherever you are, so a lost fob or a broken key does not put your day on hold.
I am a fully mobile auto locksmith working across Winnipeg and the nearby towns, and Mitsubishi is a make I handle often. Whether the only key for your Outlander has gone missing, the Lancer needs a spare, or an RVR fob has stopped starting the car, I bring the cutting and programming tools to your location and complete the job there.
From the compact Mirage to the Lancer sedan and the Outlander, RVR and Eclipse Cross crossovers, I keep the common Mitsubishi keys and fobs on hand so most jobs are finished in a single visit rather than over several days.
Mitsubishi keys I make on-site
Whatever your Mitsubishi needs, I come to you and handle it where you are:
- Lost all keys — a brand-new Mitsubishi key cut and programmed from scratch.
- Spare / duplicate keys — a backup before you're stuck.
- Key fob & remote programming — fobs and remotes set up to your car.
- Transponder (chip) keys — cut and programmed on-site.
I cover most Mitsubishi models, older ones included — Outlander, RVR, Lancer, Eclipse Cross and Mirage. Tell me your exact year and model and I’ll confirm before I come out.
Mitsubishi drivers in Winnipeg call me most often to replace a lost key, cut a spare, or program a fob or transponder (chip) key for models like the Outlander, RVR and Lancer — all done on-site for most Mitsubishi models, older ones included, usually in 20–60 minutes.
How it works
- Message, texttext or call. Send your Mitsubishi’s year and model — a photo of the key helps.
- I text you the all-in price before I drive out — that number does not change at your car — and we pick a time that suits you.
- I come to you and cut & program your Mitsubishi key on-site, usually in 20–60 minutes.
Common Mitsubishi key jobs I handle in Winnipeg
Most Mitsubishi calls come down to a few familiar situations, and I cover all of them on-site:
- Lost the only key. With no working key left, I read the immobilizer, cut a fresh blade to your Mitsubishi’s code and program a new key or FAST-Key fob from scratch.
- Spare key or fob. A backup for the Outlander, RVR or Lancer is inexpensive to make while you still have a working one, and it avoids a larger bill down the road.
- Worn or broken key. A Lancer key that no longer turns cleanly is re-cut and replaced in the same visit.
- FAST-Key that will not start the car. I replace and program proximity smart fobs and can diagnose one that has stopped locking, unlocking or starting.
- Extra key for a second driver. I program additional keys and fobs so more than one person can use the vehicle.
Turn-key and FAST-Key: the two Mitsubishi systems
Mitsubishi uses two different key systems, and they are not interchangeable. The first is the traditional turn-to-start setup, where you put a transponder key — often a remote-head or flip key with the buttons in the head — into the ignition and turn it. The second is FAST-Key, Mitsubishi’s proximity system, where a smart fob in your pocket unlocks the doors at a touch of the handle and a push button starts the engine. The Lancer and earlier Outlanders are typically turn-key, while higher-trim crossovers moved to FAST-Key.
Either way, a Mitsubishi built since the early 2000s carries a factory immobilizer, so the chip in the key or fob has to be programmed to the car before it will start. I do that on-site: I confirm the correct key from your year, model and VIN, cut the blade to code and pair the chip with professional diagnostic equipment, and for FAST-Key models I register the fob so proximity entry and push-button start work again. The price is agreed up front and you pay only once the key works.
If you are not sure whether your Mitsubishi is a turn-key or a FAST-Key model, do not worry — the year, model and VIN tell me straight away, and a photo of the key or fob makes it clearer still. I would rather confirm the details before I set out than turn up with the wrong key, which is why I always check first and quote an exact, all-in price.
What to have ready at your car
Before any work, I always check your vehicle registration and a matching photo ID. It's a standard part of how I operate — to confirm the vehicle is yours and keep everything above board.
From $200 for a Mitsubishi with no working key left · from $160 for a spare.
Mitsubishi fobs and transponder keys start from $160, a smart / push-to-start key from $170, and an all-keys-lost job from $200 — taxes in, confirmed before I come out, and you pay only once the key works. I accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Interac e-Transfer or cash.
1-year warranty on my work · No call-out fee — you pay only for the result.
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Mitsubishi keys: dealer vs. mobile locksmith
A dealership key for a Mitsubishi usually means towing the vehicle in, leaving it, and waiting while a key is ordered and cut. As a mobile locksmith I come to the car instead, cut and program the key on the spot, and you are on your way the same visit — and for the same key it is generally cheaper than the dealer, with no tow to pay for.
Manitoba cold is hard on fobs and keys. Low temperatures drain FAST-Key fob batteries sooner, and a worn Lancer or Outlander key strains against stiff, frozen locks. If your Mitsubishi key or fob is getting unreliable, it is worth sorting a spare before winter rather than being caught out in a cold parking lot.
The Mitsubishi models I see most in Winnipeg
The Outlander and RVR are the Mitsubishis I am called about most around Winnipeg, with the Lancer close behind and a steady stream of Mirage and Eclipse Cross owners as well. All of them are common enough locally that I carry the usual keys and fobs, which is a big part of why most jobs wrap up in one visit. I also look after older models such as the Galant, the Eclipse coupe, the Endeavor and the Lancer Evolution.
Because these models cross every Mitsubishi key generation — plain transponder keys, turn-to-start remote-head keys and FAST-Key proximity fobs — I always confirm the exact key from the VIN rather than guessing. That keeps the replacement accurate the first time, whether it is a simple duplicate or a full all-keys-lost programming job.
Where I come to you
All of Winnipeg and the surrounding region — including Selkirk, Lockport, St. Andrews, West St. Paul, Headingley, Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Oakbank and Niverville. Inside Winnipeg the drive is free; outside Winnipeg a distance-based travel fee is part of the all-in price I give you before I set out. Open 8 AM–9 PM, 7 days a week.
Mitsubishi keys by year
Mitsubishi added a transponder immobilizer to most models in the early 2000s, so a Mitsubishi from 2000 and newer generally needs a programmed chip key rather than a plain cut blade. The Lancer and older Outlander used a transponder or flip key, while newer models like the Outlander, Eclipse Cross and RVR use Mitsubishi’s FAST-Key proximity push-to-start smart key. Which one your Mitsubishi uses depends on the model, year and trim — I confirm from your year and VIN, then cut and program it on-site.
Mitsubishi key systems by generation
Mitsubishi has used a few key systems over the years, and the right one depends on the model, year and trim. The table below is a general guide — I confirm the exact key from your VIN before coming out.
| Era | Typical Mitsubishi models | Key type |
|---|---|---|
| Early–mid 2000s | Lancer, Outlander, Eclipse, Galant | Transponder chip key |
| 2007–2017 | Lancer, earlier Outlander, RVR | Transponder remote-head / flip key (turn to start) |
| 2007 onward (higher trims) | Outlander, RVR | FAST-Key proximity push-to-start smart key |
| 2018 onward | Eclipse Cross, newer Outlander | FAST-Key proximity smart key |
Mitsubishi’s FAST-Key proximity system appeared on the Outlander from around 2007 as an option on higher trims and later spread to the RVR and, from 2018, the Eclipse Cross. The Lancer kept a turn-to-start transponder key through its long run into 2017. In Canada the RVR is the same vehicle sold in other markets as the Outlander Sport, so a key described under either name will fit. Whichever your Mitsubishi uses, I cut and program it on-site.
How to tell which Mitsubishi key you have
Not sure which key your Mitsubishi carries? Here is what to look for — and a photo on WhatsApp confirms it quickly:
- Transponder chip key. A key with a chip in the head but no remote buttons, seen on early-2000s Lancers, Outlanders and Eclipses.
- Remote-head or flip key. A key you turn in the ignition, with lock and unlock buttons in the head; on flip versions the blade folds into the fob. Common on the Lancer and earlier Outlander.
- FAST-Key smart fob. A buttoned fob with no blade to turn — you keep it on you, touch the handle and press start. Used on higher-trim Outlander, RVR and Eclipse Cross.
Whatever you have, I can duplicate it, replace it or add a spare. If you are unsure, send me a picture of the key and your VIN and I will confirm exactly what your Mitsubishi needs and what it will cost.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can you make a Mitsubishi key if I've lost all of them?
- Yes. Even with no working key, I can generate and program a brand-new Mitsubishi key from scratch on-site for most models, older ones included. Tell me your exact year and model and I'll confirm.
- My Lancer key no longer turns cleanly. Can you replace it?
- Yes. A worn Lancer key that no longer turns cleanly is re-cut and replaced in the same visit. The Lancer uses a turn-to-start transponder key, often a remote-head or flip key, so I cut the new blade to code and pair its chip to the car on-site.
- Is my Mitsubishi a turn-key or a FAST-Key model?
- It depends on the model and trim, and the two systems are not interchangeable. The Lancer kept a turn-to-start transponder key through its run into 2017, and earlier Outlanders are typically turn-key too, while FAST-Key proximity entry with push-button start appeared on higher-trim Outlanders from around 2007 and later spread to the RVR and, from 2018, the Eclipse Cross. Your year, model and VIN tell me straight away which one you have.
- How much is a Mitsubishi car key in Winnipeg?
- A transponder chip key, or the turn-to-start remote-head or flip key of a Lancer, an earlier Outlander or an RVR, starts from $160; a FAST-Key proximity smart key for a higher-trim Outlander or RVR, or an Eclipse Cross, starts from $170; and all keys lost starts from $200, taxes in. You get the price up front and pay only once the key works.
- Can you program a Mitsubishi FAST-Key push-button smart key?
- Yes. I supply and program Mitsubishi FAST-Key proximity smart fobs for models with push-button start, such as higher-trim Outlander, RVR and Eclipse Cross, so proximity entry and push-button start work again. Send me your year and VIN for an exact quote.
- Is the Mitsubishi RVR the same as the Outlander Sport for keys?
- Yes. In Canada the RVR is the same vehicle sold in some markets as the Outlander Sport, so a key or fob for one fits the other for the matching year. Give me your year and VIN and I will confirm the correct key either way.
What is included when I make your Mitsubishi key
My quote is all-in with taxes included, so the figure I give you is the figure you pay. For a lost key or a spare that covers cutting the blade to your Mitsubishi’s code, supplying the key or FAST-Key fob, and programming it to the car so it starts and locks. On a No Fix = No Pay basis, if I cannot get you a working key there is nothing to pay.
Every Mitsubishi key I make carries a one-year workmanship warranty on the cutting, the chip and the programming. I accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Interac e-Transfer or cash, and payment is due only when the key is finished and working. It is a simple, upfront way to get your Outlander, RVR or Lancer moving again without a dealer visit.
By key type
I also cover specific key types: transponder / chip keys, smart / push-to-start keys, and all keys lost.
Other makes I cover
I cut and program keys, fobs and transponder keys for these makes — older mechanical and resistor keys included: Ford · Lincoln · Chevrolet · GMC · Buick · Cadillac · Chrysler · Dodge · Jeep · Ram · Toyota · Lexus · Honda · Acura · Nissan · Infiniti · Mazda · Subaru · Suzuki · Hyundai · Kia · Genesis · Land Rover · Jaguar. I work on North American, Japanese and Korean vehicles, plus Jaguar and Land Rover — not German makes (VW, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche) or Volvo. See every make and model I cover.
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