[Confirmed Fix] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT?

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Zombiehunt
Member since December 2021 • 33 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT for key programming?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 527 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphawolf
Member • 141 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT for days.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 45 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, would this method still work?

April 13, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 100 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT this weekend.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 57 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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