[Free Solution] Bought a replacement key - now Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe won’t turn over

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Rogueone
Member since December 2022 • 120 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe keys?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Nightowl
Member • 19 posts

My Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 140 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 100 posts

Will this work for older Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupes? Mine's a 2009.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 18 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe.

January 18, 2025 Reply

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