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Key Replacement Or Addition (Customer Supplied Only One Or No Valid Keys)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626 and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Cut new transponder equipped key(s). Using new key, turn ignition switch to ON position, then to LOCK position 5 times. Turn new key to ON position. SECURITY light should be flashing at a 300 millisecond interval. Turn new key to LOCK position and wait about 5 minutes until SECURITY light flashing has decreased to a 1.2 second interval.
  2. Input code word. See INPUTTING CODE WORD . SECURITY light should stop flashing and stay illuminated. Start engine with new key. SECURITY light should illuminate for 1-2 seconds and engine should continue to run. Turn new key to LOCK position and remove key.
  3. Using new second key, start engine. SECURITY light should illuminate for 1-2 seconds and engine should continue to run. Turn new second key to LOCK position and remove key.
  4. Repeat step  3 with valid key or new third key. Repeat step  3 with each new key, up to 8 keys total. After 30 seconds, program will quit automatically.