KeyRead V20 Mitsubishi — Comprehensive Guide
Typical workflows
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Preparation
- Verify vehicle VIN, year, and immobilizer type.
- Ensure you have at least one working key (if required) or plan for full-pin recovery where supported.
- Update KeyRead V20 firmware and any relevant databases.
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Data acquisition
- Connect via OBD-II where supported and attempt to read immobilizer data.
- If OBD read not supported, remove the ECU/BCM or immobilizer module and read the EEPROM/MCU with a clip or bench programmer.
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Key/transponder handling
- Identify transponder type and select correct protocol on the device.
- Read chip data and decide whether to clone directly or write new data to a blank transponder.
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Programming and adaptation
- Use the KeyRead V20 menu flows to write keys, program remotes, or adapt keys to the immobilizer.
- For ECU swaps, perform necessary immobilizer synchronization or key learning steps.
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Verification
- Test start, remote locking, and immobilizer status.
- Re-read data to confirm write success.
1. Understanding the Context: What is "Keyread v20"?
In the automotive locksmith and mechanic world, "Keyread" usually refers to a function within a diagnostic tablet or a standalone programmer that extracts the PIN Code required to program new keys.
- "Keyread": The function that pulls the security PIN code from the vehicle’s ECU or Immobilizer box.
- "V20": Likely refers to a software update from around 2020. Newer software versions are generally "best" because they cover newer models (like the Mitsubishi Xpander, Eclipse Cross, and Pajero Sport) which use encrypted CAN-BUS immobilizer systems.
Category C: New Generation (2016–Present) – Eclipse Cross, Triton, Pajero Sport
- Best V20 Mode: Mode 5 (Crypto Bypass)
- Required Adapter: V20 requires a firmware update to v2.1.2+. You also need the V20 Smart Dongle (sold separately for Mitsu Crypto).
- Chips to use: 8E (Mitsubishi High-Security) or Super Chip.
- Workflow: This is where V20 beats Autel. The tool reads the BCM (Body Control Module) via the instrument cluster OBD. It writes the key directly without tearing the car apart.
- Result: All keys lost solved in 5 minutes.