[Answered] 2005 Mitsubishi Galant 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Easymoney
Member since September 2022 • 113 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2005 Mitsubishi Galant?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

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Greengiant
Member • 54 posts

I tried this with my 2005 Mitsubishi Galant but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 125 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2005 Mitsubishi Galant—might work for mine too.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 124 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 10 posts

Been stuck with my 2005 Mitsubishi Galant for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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