09 Mitsubichi Galant

Asked by Abilan17 Dec 09, 2019 at 08:12 PM about the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

If I change my ignition but I only have 1 key and it's
not the original will that key still work and turn on
my car?

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If you change the ignition lock cylinder, then the old key won't work. If you change the lock cylinder AND key, then the new key will have to be programmed into the car's anti theft system. If you change the ignition switch only, then you can keep the old key.

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