[Free Fix] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?

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Purplehaze
Member since January 2023 • 105 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Posted on October 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 592 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Vortex22
Member • 108 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Huge thanks!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 24 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant won’t recognize the key.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 46 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant's key code.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 55 posts

Same problem on my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Watching for any working solutions.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 85 posts

My 2003 Mitsubishi Galant needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 07, 2024 Reply

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