New Mazda Key FOB

[altspace]

I wonder if the new key fob from the CX-7 would work with our cars.

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/flash/vehicles/upcoming/2007Cx7Full/gallery/downloads/images/interior/galleryImage07.jpg

[hookdupdelsol]

The electronic portion MAYBE but I don't think the key portion could. I don't know though, good question!

[Captain KRM P5]

it is the other way around - the key itself will work but the electronic control module is totally different and will not unlock doors

[tokstad]

On a side note, I bought a factory fob and can't program it for anything. I tried the instructions on this site with the turn the key on 3 times. Push the door switch 3 times... The car never seems to go into learning mode. Any of you guys have similar experiences? Workarounds?

[altspace]

Darn.

[Kansei]

Darn.

yeah. I want a fun remote. The key does look like the same specs as ours though, but I'm guessing on the CX-7 you don't use the key. must have an RFID push button start or something.

[hyperboarder]

On a side note, I bought a factory fob and can't program it for anything. I tried the instructions on this site with the turn the key on 3 times. Push the door switch 3 times... The car never seems to go into learning mode. Any of you guys have similar experiences? Workarounds?

I never had a problem reprogramming mine, maybe you're not doing it quick enough or something.

[Dimitrios]

I can't imagine how expensive that would be; dealer list for the similar "switchblade" from VW and MB are around $200...

[SkinnyJoint]

just out of curiousity i only have one key as does my wife, can we make copies of these at a regular key place or do we have to go somewhere else like to the stealership

[Captain KRM P5]

I can make them for you

[SkinnyJoint]

god damn ken whew always always hahah. will they have the black mazda part on them as well? and wouldnt i have to send u the key......

[aMaff]

U wouldn't have to send it, I'm almost certain they can do it by VIN #...

[SkinnyJoint]

ken please explain

[hookdupdelsol]

ken please explain

Yes PLEASE do! I would like to get some if so. I hate copied keys(from non-dealerships).

[Captain KRM P5]

god damn ken whew always always hahah. will they have the black mazda part on them as well? and wouldnt i have to send u the key......

i need you to send me your VIN number, thats it. i can cut you a factory style black rubber/plastic mazda topped key or a nicer one like the 3/6/rx8 has

[flat_black]

!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-04-05-06-MAZDA-6-RX8-KEYLESS-REMOTE-MPV-KEY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33723QQitemZ8033012 167QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

If that could be programmed to unlock/lock the P5 via buttons, I'd be so into that. =)

[Moonman8]

That key for the CX-7 is also an option for the new 2006 MX-5 (and maybe the new Mazdaspeed 6 but we haven't received enough of them at the dealership to tell). It's a proximity key meaning that if the remote is within 3 feet of the car, it will start without the key. The MX-5 isn't a push-button start but there is a tab where you would normally insert the key into the steering column that you turn the same way you would a key, except there is no key. The removable key that comes out of the remote is just a backup in case the car battery goes dead or the remote battery goes dead.

I work at a Mazda dealership, maybe I can get pics of what I'm talking about, I doubt the above makes a lot of sense.

Anyway, I highly doubt it would work unless your car was originally designed for a proximity remote. Maybe I'm wrong and the wiring for the system is easy and can be replicated in any car. Not sure but it would be a whole hell of a lot of work just to be able to start your car without putting a key in (which can be achieved for cheaper by installing an aftermarket push-button start). The part would have to be purchased from Mazda anyway which means mucho $$$$$$.

[Captain KRM P5]

!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-04-05-06-MAZDA-6-RX8-KEYLESS-REMOTE-MPV-KEY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33723QQitemZ8033012 167QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

If that could be programmed to unlock/lock the P5 via buttons, I'd be so into that. =)

i tried, it cannot be reprogrammed

[jordanserre]

i need you to send me your VIN number, thats it. i can cut you a factory style black rubber/plastic mazda topped key or a nicer one like the 3/6/rx8 has


how much are each of those kinds of keys?

(thumb)

[Captain KRM P5]

how much are each of those kinds of keys?

(thumb)

$29 cut and shipped

[jordanserre]

$29 cut and shipped


pics? just want to see the differences between them

[Captain KRM P5]

pics? just want to see the differences between them

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Captain%20KRM%20P5/key%20gb.JPG

[MP3Architect]

i got one of these keys off ebay only it was blue instead of black to match the speed. everyone always notices it and likes it......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-Mazda-Blank-key-MX-5-Miata-89-97-MX-6-RX-7-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80320964 15QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

[Bijou-MP5]

i got one of these keys off ebay only it was blue instead of black to match the speed. everyone always notices it and likes it......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-Mazda-Blank-key-MX-5-Miata-89-97-MX-6-RX-7-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80320964 15QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

nice find, it looks really good

[MP5_509]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Captain%20KRM%20P5/key%20gb.JPG

What do the stock P5 keys look like? sad to say but the key the lot gave me was the all metal back up. Ive been wanting a key with the black topper for a while now. (deadhorse

[aMaff]

I did mine @ my dealership, and it was just shy of $13, and I got the for realzies Protege key...not trying to detract from Ken's business (he'll be hearing a lot of me in the next 12 months...), but it was fairly convinient. I had the same problem btw (w/ having just the backup...)

[MP5_509]

13 eh. Did you get the key that is for the P5 or one of them 'nicer' 3/6 keys?

[ProtoType5]

i got one of these keys off ebay only it was blue instead of black to match the speed. everyone always notices it and likes it......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-Mazda-Blank-key-MX-5-Miata-89-97-MX-6-RX-7-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80320964 15QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting


The one I got has "For Mazda" on it along with the Flying M, which I thought was kinda lame, but I dig it and it's way smoother than the stock ones. I got the black one and had it cut at a grocery store for FREE!!! I came in and asked if they would cut it and they were all like whhaaaa???? (boom07) We don't usually do that, I'll have to call my supervisor....but they did it anyway, I bought another spare just to be a nice guy like $3.00 and both work just fine... (thumb) .

[MP3Architect]

yeah when i went in to have them cut (had one for the mp3 too) the guy was sort of confused cuz he wasn'e sure how to charge me. so i just told him to charge me for the cheapo blank and he could keep it. i went to a professional locksmith though since i didn't want them to f up the $20 key. i spent 4 years working for walmart. i know how often those keys dont work. hell.....once when there was no one to work autootive they stuck me there and had me make keys without any training. fucked up everyone of them. oh well.

[aMaff]

13 eh. Did you get the key that is for the P5 or one of them 'nicer' 3/6 keys?
Protege key

[SkinnyJoint]

i got one of these keys off ebay only it was blue instead of black to match the speed. everyone always notices it and likes it......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-Mazda-Blank-key-MX-5-Miata-89-97-MX-6-RX-7-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80320964 15QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

wtf that keys badass. u got any like that ken? and y such the increase in price when the dealership is cheaper? i know u for the most part have great deals

[vcinsanity1523]

Hey Ken so clear this up for me is it possible to get the key fob like the ones for a VW/Audi (mazda 6) where the flips out at the push of a button on an MSP?

[SkinnyJoint]

ok if i buy this key

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Blue-Mazda-Blank-key-626-MX-6-93-97-Miata-MX-5-89-97_W0QQitemZ8033263589QQcategoryZ40016QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

can i get it cut anywhere? cuz this is so pretty

[Chilledboost]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Chilledboost/98766408.gif

[ProtoType5]

If you get the ebay one, you can get it cut anywhere, but as MP3Arch said, you may want a pro to do it cause you don't want some idiot-stick to f(*& the thing up...I got lucky with the idiot-stick at the grocery store.

[SkinnyJoint]

If you get the ebay one, you can get it cut anywhere, but as MP3Arch said, you may want a pro to do it cause you don't want some idiot-stick to f(*& the thing up...I got lucky with the idiot-stick at the grocery store.

ok so just take it to a locksmith or take it to the dealership would be the best thing?

[Captain KRM P5]

Hey Ken so clear this up for me is it possible to get the key fob like the ones for a VW/Audi (mazda 6) where the flips out at the push of a button on an MSP?

no sadly it cannot be programmed to the car

[SkinnyJoint]

what about my question ken?

[vcinsanity1523]

no sadly it cannot be programmed to the car

DAMNIT lol thanks neway ken

[Captain KRM P5]

what about my question ken?

I do not stock that key, thats not made by mazda. and actually, with the grove cut down the center of it i would think it would not work on our cars

[TampaSport20]

i need you to send me your VIN number, thats it. i can cut you a factory style black rubber/plastic mazda topped key or a nicer one like the 3/6/rx8 has

could you possibly post a pic ???

[SkinnyJoint]

I do not stock that key, thats not made by mazda. and actually, with the grove cut down the center of it i would think it would not work on our cars

i was kinda refering to the price. y so expensive when dealership is cheaper

[SkinnyJoint]

i got one of these keys off ebay only it was blue instead of black to match the speed. everyone always notices it and likes it......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Black-Mazda-Blank-key-MX-5-Miata-89-97-MX-6-RX-7-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80320964 15QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

he says he has one. were u refereing to maybe they wont work with a p5?

[Captain KRM P5]

all 99 and up mazdas have grooveless keys. perhaps it does work, though honestly i do not know. i assume it would not with the groove cut

[Murray]

i was kinda refering to the price. y so expensive when dealership is cheaperThe dealer price cheaper because it's for the Protege-style keys (Ken was quoting for a 3-style). I haven't priced a 3-style key from the dealer lately but last time I did, it definitely wasn't $13.

Having at some point carried around keyrings with both Protege and 3 keys, I can definitely say I prefer the Protege one. The 3 keys are just too big for me.

[ProtoType5]

The key I got from EBAY does not have the groove in the picture. (thumb)

[eting_pro5]

Ken are you a Mazda dealer?

[SkinnyJoint]

The key I got from EBAY does not have the groove in the picture. (thumb)

did you buy from the link i posted or somthing different?

[ProtoType5]

The same seller, but NOT THE SAME ITEM....be sure to get one that is for a protege, as ken said it won't have the groove....He's got a red one for sale for the MPV and I'd bet my dubles it would work in the protege. I'd send him a e-mail, I bet he's got boxes full of the just not listed right now....My dealing with it went fine, no issues or anything...It came in a envelope after about a week or so....

[Captain KRM P5]

Ken are you a Mazda dealer?

yes, more or less i am

[redpr5]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Red-Mazda-Blank-Key-MX-5-Miata-MPV-98-04-626-98-02_W0QQitemZ8033855264QQcategoryZ40016QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem

would this key work for the p5? it doesnt have the groove in it.

[Captain KRM P5]

yes it will

[redpr5]

yes it will

awesome! heh, i def think im gonna get that.

[FrolessWonder]

can we get any of the switchblade style keys for the P5?

[Captain KRM P5]

can we get any of the switchblade style keys for the P5?

the mazdaspeed miata style switchblades will not interface with the older alarm modules

[aMaff]

the mazdaspeed miata style switchblades will not interface with the older alarm modules
pics? I haven't seen one of these...and how much would those run?? (dumb question alert: Would it work on a stock P5 w/ no alarm?)

[redpr5]

awesome! heh, i def think im gonna get that.
well i bought that key...cant wait to get it. just gotta find some place to cut it for me, any suggesstions other than mailin it to ken?

[MP3Architect]

well i bought that key...cant wait to get it. just gotta find some place to cut it for me, any suggesstions other than mailin it to ken?
like i said.....i took mine to a locksmith. that way you know the person thats cutting it does that as thier profession and its not some high school kid makin $7 an hour. i think they still only charged me like maybe $2

[Captain KRM P5]

pics? I haven't seen one of these...and how much would those run?? (dumb question alert: Would it work on a stock P5 w/ no alarm?)

the key is over $100 :(

[redpr5]

like i said.....i took mine to a locksmith. that way you know the person thats cutting it does that as thier profession and its not some high school kid makin $7 an hour. i think they still only charged me like maybe $2

alright cool, yea i dont want my key f'ed up

[Captain KRM P5]

alright cool, yea i dont want my key f'ed up

if you want me to, just pay for postage and i will do it for free

[SkinnyJoint]

if you want me to, just pay for postage and i will do it for free

im ordering 2 keys pretty soon from the guy hes checking to see if he has some without the groove.

[redpr5]

if you want me to, just pay for postage and i will do it for free
oh ok, cool, can you pm me with the info?
and its not that i dont wanna do business with ya, youre a reputable guy, i was just lookin for some alternatives before i made up my mind

[aMaff]

the key is over $100 :(
(outie)

[Captain KRM P5]

oh ok, cool, can you pm me with the info?
and its not that i dont wanna do business with ya, youre a reputable guy, i was just lookin for some alternatives before i made up my mind

actually email the information to Ken@mazda3online.com (KenRMiller@hotmail.com)

[redpr5]

actually email the information to Ken@mazda3online.com (KenRMiller@hotmail.com)
k, i just ordered the key yesterday (its coming from taiwan) so im not sure when ill get it, but ill pm ya when i get it, and we can work it out from there

[DE31]

is the switchblade remote for the mx-5 you were talking about the same as the one posted before?

[Captain KRM P5]

is the switchblade remote for the mx-5 you were talking about the same as the one posted before?

no it is not the same as the one posted in the first post of this thread

[DE31]

just curious to how it looks. you wouldnt happen to have a picture of it would you?no it is not the same as the one posted in the first post of this thread

*edit* i think i remember someone a while back asking if they can try to retrofit the fob inside the newer key. what im saying is if you can open up our old one and somehow put it back into the new one with maybe some modifications to both. i would try it if i can afford to make a mistake.

http://www.mpvclub.com/tsbimg/0904104-4.gif

http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/43/d7/87_1.JPG
all the buttons seem to be close to the same place.

[avarela86]

Subscrizzle...Definately like the newer keys. Captain ill be pming you soon. All you need is my VIN and $29 correct?

[SkinnyJoint]

fyi the guy that sells the keys on ebay does have them for the protege5, ill be getting some later this week.

[redpr5]

fyi the guy that sells the keys on ebay does have them for the protege5, ill be getting some later this week.
yea the guy that i bought my key from had both style keys (w/ groove and w/o) so just check the pic and make sure that you buy the right kind. cuz other than that the keys look the same

[SkinnyJoint]

yea the guy that i bought my key from had both style keys (w/ groove and w/o) so just check the pic and make sure that you buy the right kind. cuz other than that the keys look the same

yea i actually sent him pictures of my key, and he linked me to the bid that hes wants me to get and just let him know and hell ship em

[redpr5]

yea i actually sent him pictures of my key, and he linked me to the bid that hes wants me to get and just let him know and hell ship em
cool, im hopin i get my key tomorrow or thursday

[Captain KRM P5]

Subscrizzle...Definately like the newer keys. Captain ill be pming you soon. All you need is my VIN and $29 correct?

correct

[DeadGeneration]

Key cutting is idiot proof. I do it at my work.

[DistantSoundz]

bumpage to this topic.. Captain KRM P5, I sent you my VIN and email for Paypal but haven't heard from you in a week or so, is everything still cool with the Mazda3 key for my P5?

thanks!
Doug

[Captain KRM P5]

bumpage to this topic.. Captain KRM P5, I sent you my VIN and email for Paypal but haven't heard from you in a week or so, is everything still cool with the Mazda3 key for my P5?

thanks!
Doug

i am glad you posted this - i deleted alot of my PMs by accident, so can you resend that info? i apologize.

[DistantSoundz]

Wow, you are so quick! Great job! =) I just finished posting that, then you replied.. Sending PM in just a sec!

[MP5_509]

I picked up one of the nicer3/6/rx8 keys from Ken couple days ago, hope it arrives tomorrow.

[MP5_509]

Well it arrived. I couldnt be any happier. That key is so much nicer than the haggard back up. I can tell it was cut better than when the knuckleheads at ACE made my other spares when i got the car.

THANKS KEN!

[Captain KRM P5]

Well it arrived. I couldnt be any happier. That key is so much nicer than the haggard back up. I can tell it was cut better than when the knuckleheads at ACE made my other spares when i got the car.

THANKS KEN!

you're welcome man, enjoy

[Coolhand]

On a side note, I bought a factory fob and can't program it for anything. I tried the instructions on this site with the turn the key on 3 times. Push the door switch 3 times... The car never seems to go into learning mode. Any of you guys have similar experiences? Workarounds?

Don't know if you'll get this... had the same problem, but I was the problem. I was hitting the wrong switch. I thought it was the switch in the door, on the panel, but its the switch thats in the door jamb, the one that turn you overhead light off/on.

[CTpro5]

Can you post a pics of it???

Well it arrived. I couldnt be any happier. That key is so much nicer than the haggard back up. I can tell it was cut better than when the knuckleheads at ACE made my other spares when i got the car.

THANKS KEN!

[MP5_509]

Sure. Its kinda hard to see with the flash but if u want another just lmk.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/Voorhees1605/DSC04434.jpg

[Kansei]

Sure. Its kinda hard to see with the flash but if u want another just lmk.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/Voorhees1605/DSC04434.jpg

I'm still having a hard time deciding whether I like the new key. It's so much bigger, but it does look nicer with the silver Mazda emblem. I've seen it in person (my roommate has a Mazda3) but I still can't decide.

[aMaff]

hmmm, cool. IMO the protege keys are nicer, but that's just me...

[MP5_509]

hmmm, cool. IMO the protege keys are nicer, but that's just me...

Do you have a pic?

I will admit that this sucker is beefy, but im real happy with it.

[Captain KRM P5]

hmmm, cool. IMO the protege keys are nicer, but that's just me...

you like the regular black protege key over the newer style?

[aMaff]

I like the exposed metal @ the top of the key, it looks cool (like, where the key ring goes in). Now, if I could have that w/ the new Flying M, it would look awesome ;)

[arcane73]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Captain%20KRM%20P5/key%20gb.JPG
ninja bump/sub
i'm preparing my 'list' for spring :D

[Kansei]

I still haven't gotten around to figuring out why the key pictured above that I ordered from ken can start my car and lock/unlock the glovebox but doesn't work in the doors. I'm just dreading the day when my keyless entry battery dies and I can't get in the car anymore.. hopefully I'm home when it happens so I can grab the spare key :D

[TStar]

i'm totally confused. could anyone sum up which other key might fit the 98-03 BJs (3rd gen). a butterfly/switchblade key would be something i'd fancy. no probs with the immobiliser ?

[Kansei]

i'm totally confused. could anyone sum up which other key might fit the 98-03 BJs (3rd gen). a butterfly/switchblade key would be something i'd fancy. no probs with the immobiliser ?

This key works: http://www.msprotege.com/members/Captain%20KRM%20P5/key%20gb.JPG

Did your BJ come with an immobilizer? The Protege5s in North America didn't, so the chip in that Mazda3 key (the one I just linked to a pic of) just doesn't do anything for us.

[TStar]

yes, we have immobilisers, required by law for new vehicles since 1998 :ß makes the whole thing seem very difficult :(
on the other hand.. every BJ owner has a 4 digit number for his keypair (prolly for the RFID chip for the immobiliser?), i wonder what would happen if i ordered a Mazda3 remote and gave them this number to put the code in the key :-)

[TStar]

ok some small update: i investigated a bit and getting a switchblade key does not seem a problem anymore and the immobiliser chip can be transfered to the new key as well.
the "real" problem is to utilise the new remote control senders in the switchblade keyfob.
i had some email exchange with the manufacturer of aftermarket keyfobs and they do deliver a blackbox along with the aftermarket fobs that must be installed to the car's original central locking system. this sucks because then the original mazda keyfob wouldn't work anymore (which i think would be cool as a backup) :((

if there was some nice aftermarket fob that could be taught/adapted to the systems frequencies would be the coolest thing, but it seems there are too many different frequencies and sending patterns :(

[squall458]

Is the pic shown above a mazda3 key? Sorry to bump this old thread, was looking for a new key for my 02 P5.

Also, if I get the nice blue ones shown in this thread, it has to be WITHOUT Grooves, correct?

[i12drivemyMP5]

Yes, I believe the black plastic with chrome logo is a 3 key. The protege one is just black with no chrome. Yes, you need the ebay key without the groove.

[squall458]

Thanks so much i12drivemyMP5!

[skylar2ups]

So I bought a Mazda3 in 2007 and my sister just bought a 2008 Mazda5 and she has the VW like key and I want one for my car but the dealership is giving me the run around and I was wondering if you knew if it would work in my Mazda3 or not?(braindead