Im looking to buy a pair of keyless entry fobs, but need some info. Does anyone know if the FCC ID number is required to match the original fob's ID???... cuz i don't have any fobs to begin with.

...OR... can i just purchase any keyless mitsubishi fobs and program them myself? I've already seen the "program it urself" thread but it didn't say whether or not you need a matching FCC ID

PLEASE HELP TIA

 

IT should be on the back of the remote fob. Did you take a look?

 

you can buy the FOB's and do the program sequence yourself.

 

So ur saying that the FCC ID's don't matter, right?

 

nope. Basically, the FCC ID is only saying Mitsu reserved a certain frequency range for use.
I just googled mine and it actually is used for a few different Mitsu models...
FCC iducg8d-525m-a
You just have to do the program sequence to "mate it" to your car.

 

I would suggest trying to get a code-hopping system installed. I watched a recent news report that said that someone could receive the signal for the code w/a machine, walk up to the car & resend that signal to the car, unlocking it. Code-hopping systems, do just like it suggests, making it harder, if not impossible to steal. The code is not the same each time.

 

Man, that sucks! Where can i find a code hopper? can you recommend a certain brand?

 

As far as I know, it would have to be an alarm. Anything from DEI works http://www.directed.com/Products/Security/Default.aspx
Make sure it says things like this:
Clone-Safe® Code-Hopping®
6 Channel Security/Keyless Entry System (the more channels the better)

You can get a really good python for around $300.