Ourmazdas, I also saw this advertised at Ace Hardware. They claim they can copy my single M5 key for $90. Is it true then that all they are doing is cloning the key and really the CAR needs to be programmed to accept a new unique key in order to be able to use those two to program a third? So it really does mean that you have to take your car in to the dealer, absolutely no other options? No hacks out there through the ODB II port to simulate the WDS (what the hell is that anyway) system?
*EDIT*
So after reading through this thread for 2 hours, yes, one key people like me have no choice but to visit the dealer, unless they want a clone key (from Ace or locksmith) which will not allow them to make a 3rd key. I am going the eBay route for a key/fob combo, seems like people have had success with that.
On a side note, I challenge anyone to tell us what "fob" stands for, or where the term came from.
Also, what is the DWS or WDS system that Mazda dealers use to make keys?
Anyone?
Jive
OK, the more you learn, the more you realize how much you don't know.
I thought that only the dealer can program the car to accept a 2nd key, but i was wrong. Yesterday, i went to a large local locksmith, and they connected a programmer to my ODBII port and programmed my other 2 keys to work with the car. These 2 keys i got from eBay, one complete OEM switchblade key, and one simple key with chip inside. All 3 keys work to start the car now, and they charged me $50 vs. $110 what the dealer wanted to charge me.
So, to wrap up, you DO NOT need to get your second key programmed at the dealer! A locksmith with the right tool can do it for 1/2 the cost!
Jive