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blue_cx9
10-21-2009, 05:36 PM
Is it possible to buy and program a retractable key to replace one of my advanced keys? A dealer told me know, but they didn't sound too confident. I really don't like the credit card style key!

Has anyone done this before?
Marin Mazda
10-21-2009, 08:07 PM
Is it possible to buy and program a retractable key to replace one of my advanced keys? A dealer told me know, but they didn't sound too confident. I really don't like the credit card style key!

Has anyone done this before?


I know that you can use a non retractable for a retractable style...but never tried one in place of the smart card. (We figured it out when a rental company came in for a duplicate... their car was supposed to have the retractable style...but they came in with the non-retractable style... since then we've done it on several cars.)... Why don't you like the card style... (just wonderin)
ceric
10-21-2009, 08:56 PM
Is it possible to buy and program a retractable key to replace one of my advanced keys? A dealer told me know, but they didn't sound too confident. I really don't like the credit card style key!

Has anyone done this before?

From looking at the WorkShop manual, I don't think it is possible, either.
I also would like to know "why?".
Actually, the SmarkCard is not designed for key chain. That thin string will break within 1 year. (mine did)
You can put it into your wallet (if you don't sit on it) or pockets.
danz75
10-22-2009, 12:07 AM
This is slightly off topic but i wonder if the new smart key dongle for the 2010 GT can be used in place of the smart card. I don't know if the chips are the same.

We've had the GT for a few months now and as much as I don't like the credit card style, I just deal with it. I'm used to having my keys in a bunch.
petesamprs
10-22-2009, 08:56 AM
The credit card key great for me. My previous car (BMW) had a big key fob which I had to carry separately with my 2 other keys (home + mailbox). Now I just keep the mazda key in my wallet, and I can fit the other 2 keys in there too...so no keychain to forget/lose.

Now I just have to figure out how to get my 2 blackberries into one and I'll be golden.
dolesun
10-22-2009, 11:42 AM
This is slightly off topic but i wonder if the new smart key dongle for the 2010 GT can be used in place of the smart card. I don't know if the chips are the same.

We've had the GT for a few months now and as much as I don't like the credit card style, I just deal with it. I'm used to having my keys in a bunch.

I was wondering about the same thing.
blue_cx9
10-22-2009, 03:54 PM
I know that you can use a non retractable for a retractable style...but never tried one in place of the smart card. (We figured it out when a rental company came in for a duplicate... their car was supposed to have the retractable style...but they came in with the non-retractable style... since then we've done it on several cars.)... Why don't you like the card style... (just wonderin)

I don't really use a wallet, just a money clip and a couple credit cards. I end up putting the advanced key on my keychain anyways and it's really awkward to carry.
blue_cx9
10-22-2009, 03:56 PM
From looking at the WorkShop manual, I don't think it is possible, either.

damn. why not? what does the advanced key have that the retractable key doesn't? Is it a matter of not being able to use all the functions?
ceric
10-22-2009, 05:49 PM
The programming steps are very different to begin with.
ceric
10-22-2009, 05:50 PM
The programming steps are very different to begin with.