Hi
Got a third key with my 380 GT as one is broken but I need to program it.
Is it a dealer job?:stoopid:

I think a good auto electrician can do it. The same thing happened with my Commodore a few years ago and my mechanic/electrician did it - not sure with new 380 requirements though...

isnt it the same as the magna. OFF - ACC - OFF - ACC - OFF - ACC then take out and press the unlock button?

Apparently not unfortunately

it would be a dealers job to be programmed to the car. I know when they did one for a mate it took about 20 mins. Dealer went on about firmware upgrade. was like WTF its a car key...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but has anyone discovered the method the stealerships use to program the remotes to the car? Would rather DIY than pay them to do what SHOULD be a simple task.

After doing the install of my audio gear today (battery unplugged for a couple of hours easily) the remote no longer opens the car.

The central locking still works via the "lock" button on the driver's door panel. Also ruled out the Dynamat blocking the signal, as it won't work when sitting in car with doors closed either.

When I had my window fixed the dealer programmed my key at same time. NO CHARGE. Needs to be done on their computer.

Sorry to bump an old thread, but has anyone discovered the method the stealerships use to program the remotes to the car? Would rather DIY than pay them to do what SHOULD be a simple task.

After doing the install of my audio gear today (battery unplugged for a couple of hours easily) the remote no longer opens the car.

The central locking still works via the "lock" button on the driver's door panel. Also ruled out the Dynamat blocking the signal, as it won't work when sitting in car with doors closed either.

That's strange, I've had my battery off for months & my key still works now it's going again. Did you try your spare key just in case it's the key playing up?

I tried to get a spare key for mine as it only came with one key!! They wanted $400 + for doing it. You had to get the key from the dealer and get it cut by a locksmith and then take it back for programming. Damn that's expensive I thought until I was told that the new Subaru keys cost $800 +!!!:woot::woot::woot:
I have put my name on a list from the locksmith for when they are able to cut a key and have the encoder program. Are there any other experiences like this? Any solutions?

I shall keep my 2 spares in a locked velvet lined case at $400 a piece. Worth more than my wifes jewellery put together!!

I shall keep my 2 spares in a locked velvet lined case at $400 a piece. Worth more than my wifes jewellery put together!!

You need to buy your wife some decent jewellry lol

She has me and a 380GT whatmore is there?:woot:

You need to buy your wife some decent jewellry lol

LOL

I was going to say "only a $400 engagement ring?"....must have been some expensive shoes in there as well.

She has me and a 380GT whatmore is there?:woot:

Gee mate you must be priceless!!!:gfight:

Actually, the reason my keys stopped working is cos I blew the internal lighting fuse. Apparently the receiver for the keys must be on that circuit.

Incidentally, I got a hold of the instructions for coding the remotes to the 380 if anyone wants it.

Actually, the reason my keys stopped working is cos I blew the internal lighting fuse. Apparently the receiver for the keys must be on that circuit.

Incidentally, I got a hold of the instructions for coding the remotes to the 380 if anyone wants it.

That is very useful info and yes I would like to see the instructions
Cheeers:beer:

That is very useful info and yes I would like to see the instructions
Cheeers:beer:

+1 :woot:

+1 to chrisv

OK, before you read these, please note THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNTESTED!!


1) First find the DLC plug (inside under driver side, right hand side, next to transmission wall). It’s a 16 pin connector with pins 1-8 on the wide side, 9-16 on the narrow side. Look closely and you can see the number 8, and barely make out the number 1.

2) Insert a paper clip into pin 1 and another into pin 4. Run two clip on wires up to where you can work comfortably so you can jumper 1 & 4 together in the next steps.

3) Insert your key into the ignition. Do not turn it. Just put it in.

4) Jumper 1&4. Within 10 seconds press the hazard button 6 times (that’s 3 on & 3 off). Your doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration mode.

5) Press and release the lock button of your 1st remote once.

6) Within 10 seconds of step 5 press and release the lock button of your remote TWICE.

7) The doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration.

8) If registering additional remotes follow steps 5 -7 again for up to a total of 4 remotes. But do them within 1 minute. NOTE: You must re-register your original remote as part of this since it wipes out all old registrations.

9) When done remove the jumper wire, paper clips, start the car, and with the money you saved go and fill up your fuel tank. ;)

Thanks heaps for those instructions....priceless.

Brilliant:happy:

Does anyone know if you can use a universal remote for this or does it have to be the mega $$$ mitsi one?

I work at Pickles, I have a 380 SX without a key (Repo job). I got a quote to get a key for it and programmed etc $322 (I think, the details are at work) and i also had to get it towed there. That was the price for 1 key from a Mitsubishi Dealer. I should be getting the car back tomorrow and I'll let you know of the full cost, but I know it's under $350

OK, before you read these, please note THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNTESTED!!


1) First find the DLC plug (inside under driver side, right hand side, next to transmission wall). It’s a 16 pin connector with pins 1-8 on the wide side, 9-16 on the narrow side. Look closely and you can see the number 8, and barely make out the number 1.

2) Insert a paper clip into pin 1 and another into pin 4. Run two clip on wires up to where you can work comfortably so you can jumper 1 & 4 together in the next steps.

3) Insert your key into the ignition. Do not turn it. Just put it in.

4) Jumper 1&4. Within 10 seconds press the hazard button 6 times (that’s 3 on & 3 off). Your doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration mode.

5) Press and release the lock button of your 1st remote once.

6) Within 10 seconds of step 5 press and release the lock button of your remote TWICE.

7) The doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration.

8) If registering additional remotes follow steps 5 -7 again for up to a total of 4 remotes. But do them within 1 minute. NOTE: You must re-register your original remote as part of this since it wipes out all old registrations.

9) When done remove the jumper wire, paper clips, start the car, and with the money you saved go and fill up your fuel tank. ;)

if memory srves me correct this is right (mind u i used to use MUT to code them, and i think 3 keys max is all you can code

Does anyone know if you can get an encoded key from the locksmiths yet. Last time I checked (in March I think) they didnt have the program in the system yet.

I dont think MMAL has released it yet Matey

I checked again today and my local locksmith doesn't have the program yet.:upyours: MMAL!!

4 keys max to be programmed to the car

Hi there,
can someone please assist me with Remote issue?
I would like to program the remote so when i unlock the doors, it will unlock all doors and not only the driver's door....

thanks
EldadiO

dude do you have the multifunction screen? or a clock in your centre console. need a MF to make that change. if you take it to mitsu thats wht they'll do is plug one in, make the change and put back together.

So are there any locksmiths in Adelaide that can do a working 380 key yet?

Hi there,
can someone please assist me with Remote issue?
I would like to program the remote so when i unlock the doors, it will unlock all doors and not only the driver's door....

thanks
EldadiO

Here is some cutting edge programming for you.... press the unlock button twice and hey presto - all the doors will unlock!

So the general response from every locksmith I have called is they can do a key that will unlock the doors and start the engine, but not with the keyless entry buttons. In every case they've said that is only from a key obtained through a dealer.

Have found a lot of "blank" keys on eBay that do have the remote buttons. I'm just not sure exactly what has to happen if I get one. Is the transponder in the key blade itself, or in the module that the remote buttons are on?

Assuming it's in the key itself, I should be able to take it to a locksmith who can encode the transponder, and then pair the remote via the instructions at http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69398&p=1114760&viewfull=1#post1114760

Am I missing something?

Let us know if it works? :P

OK so I did a test when I got home from work tonight, I removed the remote button module out of the key and tried to start the car. No luck. This tells me that the transponder is in that section of the key and not in the key blade (even though it's not directly attached to the key blade), which means a locksmith won't be able to encode the transponder on the blank remote key. Not sure if a Mitsi dealer would even try to encode a key bought from elsewhere.
So much for that idea :(
I am still hoping the previous owner of the car is able to find the second key. I can but hope :)

I was referred by Portside Mitsubishi to Alchin Locksmiths - they have quoted $242 for a genuine key and they're mobile - I don't think I will find much better than this locally especially when one Mitsi dealer quoted $232.10 just for the key blank. Their phone number is 0412 834 699 if anyone's interested.

I had one made in NSW last year

$237.38 for blank part, $30 for key cutting, $60 for programming

I was so lucky getting 3 keys when I bought my car. Almost $900 worth. Wow

Count your lucky stars, I only got the one.

Count your lucky stars, I only got the one.

I recently bought a 1 yr old car for my wife and it only came with one key too. I phoned (and later spoke face to face too) the dealer and they said (both times) what I got is all they had. So I'll need to get another made too. Must a normal thing with second-hand cars these days. At least my 380 came with 2 keys.

Went through the same with my daughters Lancer. I key supplied only. Got another cut just to open doors and fingers crossed she doesnt lose the original

Slightly off-topic: I recieved an express-post bag in the mail today, with a something small and bulky in it. Opened it up and it was a second key, near new condition (probably never used) for the car I recently bought. Dealer said a few times that they had no second key... I guess they found one after all. 'Twas nice of them to post it out rather than just toss it in the bin.
Back on topic: When I put the 'new' key away, I found my 380 spare key, and it was in mint condition as it's never been used. And it had a tag on it with 5 numbers that do not match my build number or anything else. I'd completely forgotten about that little tag, though I recall the subject was discussed in another old thread.
EDIT: Just found out the spare key's battery is dead (5 years of non-use will do that I guess)

I've got one of those tags on a spare key! When I bought the car the dealer told me its the security code for the car alarm system, a bit like the security code for the car's head unit. If you ever need a replacement you tell the Mitsu dealer that number and they should be able to 'program' and send you a new remote.

I've got one of those tags on a spare key! When I bought the car the dealer told me its the security code for the car alarm system, a bit like the security code for the car's head unit. If you ever need a replacement you tell the Mitsu dealer that number and they should be able to 'program' and send you a new remote.

Oh cool. Thanks for that. I thought I'd read somewhere what that number was for, but I'd forgotten the answer. I always wanted to get a round tag and engrave my build number on it, but I never got around to it.

OK, before you read these, please note THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNTESTED!!

1) First find the DLC plug (inside under driver side, right hand side, next to transmission wall). It’s a 16 pin connector with pins 1-8 on the wide side, 9-16 on the narrow side. Look closely and you can see the number 8, and barely make out the number 1.

2) Insert a paper clip into pin 1 and another into pin 4. Run two clip on wires up to where you can work comfortably so you can jumper 1 & 4 together in the next steps.

3) Insert your key into the ignition. Do not turn it. Just put it in.

4) Jumper 1&4. Within 10 seconds press the hazard button 6 times (that’s 3 on & 3 off). Your doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration mode.

5) Press and release the lock button of your 1st remote once.

6) Within 10 seconds of step 5 press and release the lock button of your remote TWICE.

7) The doors should lock and unlock to confirm registration.

8) If registering additional remotes follow steps 5 -7 again for up to a total of 4 remotes. But do them within 1 minute. NOTE: You must re-register your original remote as part of this since it wipes out all old registrations.

9) When done remove the jumper wire, paper clips, start the car, and with the money you saved go and fill up your fuel tank. ;)

Bump old thread :)

Has anyone actually tried these instructions? Was it successful?

They are for a Magna not a 380.

That's not at all how it works on my third gen Zilo, unless different third gen models have a different procedure.

ChrisV also stated that he had got his hands on instructions for the 380 before posting this, so I'd assume that's what it's for.

Perhaps benw, send a PM to ChrisV (or I can do on your behalf of you are locked out from PMs as a new member) to confirm if he knows if anyone has tried it.

Did you lose your key, or it's not working? What are your symptoms? Does it start the car, do the remote buttons work, has the battery been replaced, does your interior light work (the fuse for interior lighting in some cars also powers some functions of the car security). In the third gen, if the interior lighting fuse is blown, the remote buttons won't work. Check all your fuses regardless.

sigh The instructions above are for programming the remote for the car, they are not for a Magna and nor are they to programme the Transponder in

To programme the Transponder you need a MUTTIII and you also need the pin code to unlock the programme feature of the ECU system

The guys at Mr minute , most shopping centres have one can reprogram keys, not 100% sure about a 380 key but worth asking ?

The guys at Mr minute , most shopping centres have one can reprogram keys, not 100% sure about a 380 key but worth asking ?

They can't do 380 keys at key cutting centres.