[Archived] Can't find the immobilizer PIN for my 2008 Mitsubishi Galant

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Turboboost
Member since October 2022 • 45 posts

Looking for my 2008 Mitsubishi Galant's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Grace
Member • 69 posts

My 2008 Mitsubishi Galant refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 70 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 67 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. This might do it.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 19 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Mitsubishi Galant—need the code first.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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