[Status: Resolved] My 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Ghostrider
Member since August 2022 • 84 posts

Need my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on August 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1908 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 11, 2024

Replies (3)

Blackbelt
Member • 11 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. This looks promising.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 19 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT's mystery code.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 85 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT!

August 13, 2024 Reply

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