[Confirmed Fix] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 Mitsubishi Galant

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Goldeneye
Member since October 2022 • 120 posts

Need my 1997 Mitsubishi Galant's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1426 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Echolima
Member • 45 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Mitsubishi Galant key issues!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 24 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, following this thread.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 57 posts

My 1997 Mitsubishi Galant just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 36 posts

If this works for my 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, I owe you big time.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 20 posts

My 1997 Mitsubishi Galant's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 06, 2025 Reply

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