[Confirmed Fix] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Mitsubishi L300?

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Gamerpro
Member since March 2023 • 51 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Mitsubishi L300 for key programming?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Omegaman
Member • 83 posts

My Mitsubishi L300 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 39 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mitsubishi L300 won’t recognize the key.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 80 posts

My Mitsubishi L300 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 47 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Mitsubishi L300!

September 23, 2024 Reply

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