[Resolved] 1989 Mitsubishi Montero immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Cosmicray
Member since August 2021 • 91 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1989 Mitsubishi Montero keys?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraman
Member • 66 posts

My 1989 Mitsubishi Montero's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 122 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1989 Mitsubishi Montero for a while.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 49 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1989 Mitsubishi Montero.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 85 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1989 Mitsubishi Montero!

November 26, 2024 Reply

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