Skylab said:I'd like to know how many sets of keys come with the 5.
solid_snake said:yeah, get a non-chipped one, chipped keys cost about $30 without programming (not needed if you have 2 keys)if you need to program one, that'll cost you about $90 extra
5thAve said:I thought I saw programming instructions posted somewhere else on these boards... no?
It was something like, insert original key #1
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert original key #2 within 10 sec.
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert 'blank' key to be programmed, again within 10sec.
turn ignition 'on' or 'acc'
wait for blinky lights etc..
Presto. Your key is programmed and you've saved $90. But don't quote me on this. I'm going from memory. Search this forum. It may have been instructions for programming the key on a Mazda3, but I'd bet money the procedure is similar. Besides, you're not programming the KEY per se, but teaching the car to recognize a new key with a new transponder ID.
5thAve said:I thought I saw programming instructions posted somewhere else on these boards... no?
It was something like, insert original key #1
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert original key #2 within 10 sec.
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert 'blank' key to be programmed, again within 10sec.
turn ignition 'on' or 'acc'
wait for blinky lights etc..
Presto. Your key is programmed and you've saved $90. But don't quote me on this. I'm going from memory. Search this forum. It may have been instructions for programming the key on a Mazda3, but I'd bet money the procedure is similar. Besides, you're not programming the KEY per se, but teaching the car to recognize a new key with a new transponder ID.
you will able to turn the ignition switch, but the engine won't start if the ECU doesn't get the proper codeJohaan said:Extra Keys for the 5 are a nightmare.
The dealer lost our second key, so they had to get us a replacement, was part of the "we owe".
Took 3 trips over 2 weeks to get the damn thing programmed right, the chip code was not in their computers yet. And that was after I found one at another dealer. I was not a happy camper.
I don't think non-chip keys work with the 5.
yes, it will do everything as a coded key wil with the exception of starting the engineSkylab said:OK, so at least getting a spare key made will allow access into the vehicle, yes? (hah) (locked)
5thAve said:I thought I saw programming instructions posted somewhere else on these boards... no?
It was something like, insert original key #1
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert original key #2 within 10 sec.
Turn ignition to 'on' or 'acc'
Turn off, remove key
insert 'blank' key to be programmed, again within 10sec.
turn ignition 'on' or 'acc'
wait for blinky lights etc..
Presto. Your key is programmed and you've saved $90.
Don't be silly, the dealer would never do such a thing.smaria said:It might just be me, but that doesn't sound like $90 worth of work to me. It sounds more like $5 or $6 worth of work (i.e., only roughly a 5-minute process). Just another way for the dealer to make a large profit...
they said it is because they have to access the ECU with a special reader to program a second key (deadhorsesmaria said:It might just be me, but that doesn't sound like $90 worth of work to me. It sounds more like $5 or $6 worth of work (i.e., only roughly a 5-minute process). Just another way for the dealer to make a large profit...
I can sell you key blanks and the remote transmitters. You will have to get them cut and programmed locally. There is only one style of key and remote for the 2006 Mazda 5.
G2YA-76-2GXA KEY BLANK $35.00 ($46.70 suggested retail)
CC43-67-5RY TRANSMITTER $139.50 ($186.05 suggested retail)
Free shipping in the 48 states by UPS ground on orders over $100.
Total $174.50
i only have one key (i only got one when i bought my car, dealer wanted $30+ programming, because they have to access the ECU)
if you want i can post the procedures as i have the workshop manual, and in the Tribute Owner's manual also says how to do so.
EDIT: yes, those are the procedures for programming a spare key, which is recommended if you lose one, it'll only cost about $30, and not $100+ as it will cost me to get a new one