Mitsubishi Montero Automotive Locksmith

The Mitsubishi Montero was produced 1985–1990 and again 1994–2006. A nameplate that ran, stopped and returned is worth flagging when you call: the two runs are usually different vehicles underneath, with different key systems, and the model year decides which one you have. It is a discontinued SUV or crossover, which mainly affects blank and fob availability rather than whether the work can be done — older platforms are frequently easier to key than new ones, not harder.

The Montero’s 1985–2006 run crosses two key generations: model years 1985–1995 predate transponder immobilizers in the US market, so a replacement there is usually a cutting job rather than a programming one; and 1996–2006 sit in the transponder era, where the key carries a chip and often a remote head, so the work is cutting and programming together. Which one applies to a particular Montero is decided by its model year and trim, not by the nameplate, so have the year ready when you call.

A Mitsubishi Montero of this age is at the point where original keys start to show wear and remote batteries have often been replaced several times. If the key has become gradually harder to turn, that is the vehicle reporting cylinder wear rather than a sudden fault.

Eligibility for the Mitsubishi Montero is confirmed against the exact model year and trim before a job is treated as scheduled, and proof of identity and vehicle ownership or written authorization is required before any key is originated or programmed.

Other Mitsubishi models from the same era

• Mitsubishi Galant 1985–2012
• Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1985–1996
• Mitsubishi Mirage 1985–2002 and again 2014–2027
• Mitsubishi SP 1985–1986
• Mitsubishi Cordia 1983–1988
• Mitsubishi Space Wagon 1987–1988
• Mitsubishi SPX 1987–1990
• Mitsubishi Starion 1983–1990