[Archived] Mitsubishi Galant VIII code lost - looking for safe way to retrieve it

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Yellowsub
Member since August 2021 • 135 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Mitsubishi Galant VIII

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1656 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi Galant VIII. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Byteme
Member • 91 posts

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

October 26, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 106 posts

Really need the key code for my Mitsubishi Galant VIII, thanks for sharing!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 90 posts

Trying this on my Mitsubishi Galant VIII later. Will report back.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 33 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Mitsubishi Galant VIII.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 93 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mitsubishi Galant VIII.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 63 posts

This just might solve my Mitsubishi Galant VIII's ignition issue.

October 31, 2024 Reply

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