Need help! Key fobs

[bobby0283]

I've searched this site, owners manual, Yahoo, Google etc. and can't find an answer. My key fobs no longer lock/unlock my car. Replaced the batteries in both. I need to reprogram them but can't find how. Any solutions?

 

[VRMS6]

Quick search turned up this.....
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85005

 

[Shagate]

Quick search turned up this.....
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85005

+1 for VRMS6. (yes)

 

[BlackSix]

Well how bout this one? I just got my 6 2 weeks ago. Didnt get a key fob with it. The alarm went off on me one night when I popped the trunk, locked the doors, then opened the trunk. I had to put my key in the door and unlock i tto shut it off. I was unaware I even had an alarm on the car until then. Is it a true alarm, or is it just something else. I suppose if a door was opened while it was locked it'd go off.

After that I took it to Carmax where I bought it, and they got me 1 new key fob for the car. They only supplied one, however I have 3 keys, and would like at least 1 more key fob. They wanted something stupid like $170 for another one, so any idea, on how I can get another one cheaper? Or am I just going to have to suck it up?

 

[Shagate]

Well how bout this one? I just got my 6 2 weeks ago. Didnt get a key fob with it. The alarm went off on me one night when I popped the trunk, locked the doors, then opened the trunk. I had to put my key in the door and unlock i tto shut it off. I was unaware I even had an alarm on the car until then. Is it a true alarm, or is it just something else. I suppose if a door was opened while it was locked it'd go off.

After that I took it to Carmax where I bought it, and they got me 1 new key fob for the car. They only supplied one, however I have 3 keys, and would like at least 1 more key fob. They wanted something stupid like $170 for another one, so any idea, on how I can get another one cheaper? Or am I just going to have to suck it up?

The car should have two key fobs, and a valet key. They do cost a bit for the smart keys, but you can check with some of the online dealers directly (they sell at discounts). I prefer Arlington Mazda personally, but there are plenty out there.

If you popped the trunk, set the alarm, then opened it I would expect the alarm to go off. The same goes if you use the key fob to lock the car and a passenger (someone in the car) opens the door from the inside. This is pretty normal behavior for standard alarms.

There is also a shock-sensor upgrade for the car which will alert you if the car is "impacted" by something. Should be a little box zip tied to one of the wiring harnesses next to the foot well. There is a dial to adjust sensativity.

 

[BlackSix]

The car should have two key fobs, and a valet key. They do cost a bit for the smart keys, but you can check with some of the online dealers directly (they sell at discounts). I prefer Arlington Mazda personally, but there are plenty out there.

If you popped the trunk, set the alarm, then opened it I would expect the alarm to go off. The same goes if you use the key fob to lock the car and a passenger (someone in the car) opens the door from the inside. This is pretty normal behavior for standard alarms.

There is also a shock-sensor upgrade for the car which will alert you if the car is "impacted" by something. Should be a little box zip tied to one of the wiring harnesses next to the foot well. There is a dial to adjust sensativity.

Yeah, I understand if I set the alarm. All I did was lock the doors. At this point I was unaware I had an alarm, as I didnt get a key fob at all with it. I went back to the dealership and got one from them, as I pretty well demanded that the car was missing equipment for it to function properly. Now I just need another one. I'll have to check into a "discounted" key fob.

 

[VRMS6]

Alarm will auto arm when you lock the doors either with the fob or the key....Check Ebay as well they usually have the keyfobs for cheap...

 

[Shagate]

Alarm will auto arm when you lock the doors either with the fob or the key....Check Ebay as well they usually have the keyfobs for cheap...

Agreed, just make sure the key is blank and not yet cut. (thumb)