[Fixed] Help needed - 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport not recognizing replacement key

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Bigfoot
Member since October 2021 • 32 posts

How can I obtain my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1933 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Viperstrike
Member • 130 posts

My 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 118 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 63 posts

Same problem on my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. Watching for any working solutions.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 18 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport key code too.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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