[It Worked!] 2002 Mitsubishi Galant won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Darkangel
Member since September 2021 • 23 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant to program a key?

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumx
Member • 13 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, following this thread.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 73 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 61 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 123 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. This might do it.

May 19, 2025 Reply

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