Lost key with a chip pulled ignition out now won't but we found key messed up the ignition area

Asked by GuruVGB1V Sep 25, 2018 at 01:42 AM about the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I lost key to my 2001
Mitsubishi eclipse
knocked the ignition
then fonud my key
three days later how
do I work around it
dash board has a
flashing green car with
a key in it trys too start
but just wont

1 Answer

Knocked the ignition? You mean the key cylinder? Or the actual ignition? Will have to purchase a new cylinder with matching key(s) and then have Mitsubishi program the new key to the ECU...good luck with that btw I'm having to do the same...my eclipse was stolen and then found without the keys..so as a truly eclipse fan.. I pulled a ignition switch and cylinder from my part car.. and now I'm stuck trying to have my new key programed to the ECU security.. hard to do when I'm unable to DRIVE IT to the Mitsubishi shop..so another hefty bill for towing once again.. after the police did there processing.. I had to pay $160 of my own money to have it released from their lot and since the jack-ass that stolen it took my car when he ran, I couldn't drive it home, so I had to pay another $175 to have it towed home.. and now after $335 spent.. I have to probably pay an arm and a leg to have it towed to a Mitsubishi dealer and them to install new ignition module, a new ignition cylinder with keys, and have them reprogram the new keys.. and also don't forget your driver side door key switch as well.. or you won't be able to lock it.. and keep it protected from any other p.o.s. that comes along and seal from your hard working ass..

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