[Free Solution] Key code help for older model 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES

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Highvoltage
Member since May 2022 • 11 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES for key programming?

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Viperstrike
Member • 118 posts

My 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 119 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES?

March 03, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 109 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 117 posts

My 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 05, 2025 Reply

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