I want to know if there is any way you can reset the immobilization code without taking your car back to mitsubishi. i just purchased another ecu and I was wanting to know if I can do it without being charged for it by mitsubishi.

 

there's instruction in the manual on how to program a key but you will need the original that goes with the ecu. if you don't have the original with the new ecu, you probably won't be able to program a new key yourself.

 

I do but will it fit my ignition?

 

that's true, i forgot that key for the new ecu will not unlock your ignition switch. you need to be able to turn on the ignition to program a key. i don't know if you can pull the ignition cylinder out and remove the tumbler pins in the lock so that any key would work, then you should be good to go. do it at your own risk.

 

your only way out (w/o going to the dealership) is puting the "coded" key under the dash (keeping the ecu happy) near the ignition and just using the regular "old" key in the ignition to turn on the car...

 

What do you mean under the dash?

 

there might be another way. you can use EcuFlash to get the imobilization code from the old ecu and flash the new ecu with the old imobilization code. that way, your old key would work with the new ecu.

 

What is Ecuflash?

 

it's an free software that allows you to flash your ecu with the use of a Tactrix cable. search for EcuFlash and Tactrix on here.

EcuFlash - http://www.openecu.org/index.php?title=EcuFlash

 

I always worry about who asks for inof like this, because your basially telling anyone who wants to steal an Evo how to do it.

No offense the1and onlyE call me a worry wart but I love my Evo.

 

Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it

 

The cant steal it without a key or rollback and if they really want it they are going to get it anyway it doesnt matter what kind of car it is

 

that's true but any in the profession of stealing cars would already know how to do all this stuff.