Key Codes

[Hammy]

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post...... Please move if necessary.

I broke my key in the door yesterday (my only key!! )

Had an auto locksmith out... couldn't get the key cut right. So am really stuck..

Can anyone get me the key code based on VIN number? It's a UK car btw....

Thanks in Advance

Hammy

[Ryan]

Your local Mazda dealership should be able to do it with your VIN. bring your license and proof of ownership with you.


Why did you only have one key? I have like 5 for each car... a spare costs like $2.

[Hammy]

I only got 1 when i bought the car... meant to get more cut... but never got round to it... plus they are like CN$120 from the dealers in the UK. So was kinda reluctant to get em...


I'm regretting that now!!!!!

[umcamara]

Your local Mazda dealership should be able to do it with your VIN. bring your license and proof of ownership with you.


Why did you only have one key? I have like 5 for each car... a spare costs like $2.

I think the UK Mx3's had factory immbolizers. So yeah $100+ for a key sounds about right. Locksmiths who have the software though, can program the transponder chips for much cheaper than dealerships.

[Muzzled]

it depends on the year too... ive had the unfortunate similar problem of only having one key for the ignition ( door locks being diff keys) i lost it 2 weeks ago in the midst of taking the girlfriend out for dinner. alas the car remained there over night... called mazda to get a key cut from my vin and they COULD NOT DO IT..... whomever entered the keycode way back when.... didnt enter it right the code should be 6 digets long and mine was 7 or 8...

thus i had to pay 170+tax for a locksmith to come out take my ignition apart and rekey it.

not very nice when im only going to have the car for another 2 weeks at that point. but i had to do it otherwise i had no way to work/or my car gets towed....

[Hammy]

Mine's 1996... i took the broken key to a local locksmiths... he destroyed the broken key even more... so i have to go the the main dealer and pay over the odds... Also they are now shut until Wednesday.

[Hammy]

Finally got a key...

Got the key Code from Mazda, and took the code to an autolocksmith

Got a key cut, used the old transponder chip and car is now working

Also got 2 key blanks from the internet and will get them cut and coded this week