[Success] My 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Alphamale
Member since October 2021 • 64 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES keys?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Betatest
Member • 68 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES this weekend.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 127 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 6 posts

Using this on my 2011 Mitsubishi Galant ES now. Hope it works.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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