[Free Fix] Where's the key code located on a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT for key programming?

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Cosmicray
Member since October 2021 • 14 posts

How can I find my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenowarrior
Member • 114 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 53 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 21 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT as well.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 75 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT for a while.

March 29, 2025 Reply

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