Question 1

What is the cheapest way to replace my Mitsubishi key?

Accepted Answer

Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Mitsubishi owners who go straight to the dealer pay $385 to $600 for a single key replacement. A Galant owner was quoted $600 by the dealer for an all-keys-lost job that a qualified locksmith estimated at around $300. With EZ Car Keyz, a Smart Key for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is around $$274, and that includes everything. You do not need to tow your vehicle, you do not need an appointment, and you do not get hit with separate charges for the fob, blade, programming, and diagnostics.

Question 2

How much more does all-keys-lost cost vs a spare?

Accepted Answer

Significantly more on any Mitsubishi. When you still have one working key, adding a spare is a straightforward programming job. When all keys are lost, the ETACS and immobilizer need a full reset and reinitialization before new keys can be registered. On newer Outlanders that share Nissan-style BCM security, a specialized cable and online PIN extraction are required. One Outlander owner paid about $500 at the dealer for a spare key, but a Galant owner was quoted $600 for all-keys-lost. The best advice is to get a spare made while you still have a working key. It will save you hundreds.

Question 3

Are aftermarket Mitsubishi keys cheaper and do they work?

Accepted Answer

Aftermarket keys are cheaper upfront, but Mitsubishis are notoriously picky. A locksmith on Reddit said he only provides OEM or refurbished OEM keys on Mitsubishis because most aftermarket keys fail to function properly. One Lancer owner bought a cheap shell for about $15, had it cut, and multiple locksmiths could not get it to fully program. The key started the car but triggered the alarm and did not work with central locking. A Mirage owner had the same experience with an Amazon fob. We carry OEM spec keys that are verified for your specific Mitsubishi model so you are not gambling on compatibility.

Question 4

How many buttons does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer key have?

Accepted Answer

Your 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer key has 4 buttons. The button count helps identify exactly which fob your vehicle uses, since Mitsubishi sometimes uses different remotes across trim levels of the same model. When you call us, having this detail along with your year, make, and model helps us confirm the right key before we head out so there are no surprises when we arrive.

Question 5

Are there hidden fees I should watch out for?

Accepted Answer

Not with us. Our price is our price: key, cut, program, mobile service, all in. But Mitsubishi dealers are a different story. A parts specialist on Reddit broke down the typical bill: about $300 for the fob, $25 for cutting, $20 for the blade blank, and then a full hour of labor at $100 to $150 even though the actual programming takes about 10 minutes. An Outlander PHEV dealer charged $95 just to program a fob the customer brought in themselves. A $350 quote from the dealer can easily turn into $500 once you see the final invoice. With EZ Car Keyz, $$274 is the total. Period.

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