Experiencing issues with your 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Key Fob? It’s a common frustration when your remote suddenly stops working. You might have checked the battery, but what if that’s not the issue? Like many Mitsubishi owners, you might be looking into reprogramming your key fob yourself. The good news is, your owner’s manual likely includes instructions for key fob programming. However, deciphering those instructions can sometimes be tricky.
Many Outlander owners have turned to their user manual for guidance, only to find themselves puzzled by certain steps. Let’s break down the programming process for your 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander key fob, using the instructions typically found in the owner’s manual, and clarify a potentially confusing step.
Programming Your 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Key Fob: Step-by-Step
According to the user manual for models around 2010, here’s how you can attempt to program your Mitsubishi Outlander key fob:
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Gather Your Remotes: Ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle, both currently working ones and any new ones you wish to program.
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Initiate Programming Mode: Take a remote that is currently functioning correctly. Press and hold the UNLOCK button for a duration of 4 to 10 seconds. While still holding the UNLOCK button, also press and hold the LOCK button.
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Release Buttons in Sequence: Within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button, release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons in sequence. This is the step that often causes confusion. Releasing “in sequence” means you should release the LOCK button first, immediately followed by releasing the UNLOCK button. Upon correctly performing this step, the car’s answerback function should activate, locking and unlocking the doors, indicating that the registration mode is now active and all previously registered key fobs (except the one used in this step) have been erased from the system.
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Register Additional Key Fobs: Within 60 seconds of completing step 3, you can program additional key fobs. For each key fob you want to register:
i) Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for 2 seconds.
ii) Release both buttons and wait for 1 second.
iii)Press the UNLOCK button. The answerback function should confirm successful registration of this key fob. -
Repeat for More Remotes: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 4 for each within the 60-second window.
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Exit Programming Mode: If no key fob registration occurs within 60 seconds after step 4, the system will automatically exit the programming mode, and your car will return to normal operation.
Clarifying Step 3: “Release in Sequence”
The phrase “release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons in sequence” can be interpreted in different ways. Based on common understanding and practical application in similar systems, it is generally understood to mean releasing the LOCK button first, then the UNLOCK button immediately after. Think of it as a quick, one-after-the-other release, rather than simultaneously or UNLOCK then LOCK.
By following these steps carefully, you can attempt to reprogram your 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander key fob. If you continue to experience issues, or if these steps do not successfully program your key fob, it might be necessary to consult with a professional automotive locksmith or your Mitsubishi dealership for further assistance. They have specialized tools and expertise to diagnose and resolve more complex key fob programming problems.
