vikingshelmut
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We just bought a used 2008 GT, and the dealer gave me three smart keys:
Key 1) Brand new, recently coded, works perfectly
Key 2) Used, cracked plastics, only the buttons work (lock, unlock, tailgate), can't use the button on the door to unlock or start car
Key 3) Used, looks fine, doesn't seem to work at all.
I put a CR2025 into both Key 2 and Key 3 that shows 3 volts on my Fluke, so the issues with #2 & #3 don't seem to be power related. I'm guessing key #2 doesn't work because its physically damaged so the "smart" portion of the PCB is not working, only the buttons. As for Key 3 I can't see a reason why it wouldn't work with a good battery unless it's completely dead or just not programmed for my car.
I really want a 2nd fully functional key, are these covered under the warranty? I'd assume the broken one wouldn't be covered but would key 3 be covered since it just doesn't' work? I can't seem to find any reference to keys in any warranty info (not that I can find a detailed warranty description on the Mazda website anyway...)
Key 1) Brand new, recently coded, works perfectly
Key 2) Used, cracked plastics, only the buttons work (lock, unlock, tailgate), can't use the button on the door to unlock or start car
Key 3) Used, looks fine, doesn't seem to work at all.
I put a CR2025 into both Key 2 and Key 3 that shows 3 volts on my Fluke, so the issues with #2 & #3 don't seem to be power related. I'm guessing key #2 doesn't work because its physically damaged so the "smart" portion of the PCB is not working, only the buttons. As for Key 3 I can't see a reason why it wouldn't work with a good battery unless it's completely dead or just not programmed for my car.
I really want a 2nd fully functional key, are these covered under the warranty? I'd assume the broken one wouldn't be covered but would key 3 be covered since it just doesn't' work? I can't seem to find any reference to keys in any warranty info (not that I can find a detailed warranty description on the Mazda website anyway...)