[Solved] Key won’t work on my Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99 - is it the PIN code?

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Greenlantern
Member since August 2022 • 116 posts

How can I obtain my Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Betamax
Member • 132 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 62 posts

This thread might save my Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99. Thanks everyone!

December 11, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 53 posts

Trying this on my Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99 later. Will report back.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 63 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mitsubishi GTO LM Edition 99. Trying this instead.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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