Mazda Key Replacement Houston Texas

11-07-2020 - We would like to welcome you to OkeyDoKeyLocksmith! Have you broken or lost the key to your Mazda? Do you wish to copy transponder key, fobik remote or key-less entry? Looking for a convenience and modest replacement keys service?

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Okey DoKey Locksmith offer 24/7 fast and affordable Mazda replacement keys. Call for immediate assistance, free estimate and scheduling. Our expert mobile car locksmith come to you to copy or replace your lost keys on-site.

Furthermore, we can solve all your Mazda key, ignition and locks difficulties.

Car electronic keylock

Over recent 2 decades automakers started the use transponder keys and immobiliser. A transponder chip disarms the immobiliser when the key turned in the ignition. Only a specific programmed key can burst the engine.

When the key turned in the ignition keyhole, the ECU ships an electric indication message to the key. The car will light up only if it acquires a consistent indication message back.

The instrument sound an alarm and lock/unlock the door and trunk from a far. This discrete locks and keys enable car anti theft platform and more.

Mazda PAT keys

The use of Securilock electrical keys began in 1996 for the Mazda 626 as an optional component. Since 1998 some motor vehicles equipped with PAT II and some with P.A.T.S I.

From year 2000 Mazda use the electric P.A.T with an encrypted transponder chips.

When the key turns, the immobiliser dispatches a combination of audio and infrared signal msg to the transponder in the key.

The passive anti theft system key than turning back an exclusive radio-frequency ID to start the engine. If the automobile's computer recognize the identification PIN code, the car will start. Otherwise, few elements, such as the starter fuel pump will het no power. The engine will remains disabled or maybe even sized for a few minutes.

From 2007 few Mazda models adopt the Intelligent Access with push-button start ignition. This is an optional feature on specific vehicle.

Why do you care about this?

In the past shifting Mazda key was available at the dealer, hardware store or even Walmart. This accessibility was vacant not only to you, but to anyone that had access to a key cutting machine. Any person could clone a back up set of key to get inside a random Mazda and drive away stealing it.

Today reinstatement Mazda keys done through an accredited dealer or a licensed locksmith. The key computed to the vehicle and reproducing keys become more monitored and as a side effect also way more expensive.

The use of PATS keys on each model

• Mazda Tribute 2001+
• Mazda CX5 2013+
• Mazda 626 98+
• Mazda CX7 2006+
• Mazda MPV (optional) 2000+
• Mazda CX9 2006+
• Mazda B-Series P/U (optional) 1999+
• Mazda Miata (optional) 2000+
• Mazda 3 2004+
• Mazda RX8 2004+
• Mazda 6 2004+
• Mazda 5 2006+

Duplicate Mazda keys

Every new Mazda car equipped with two cut and program keys. If owner have both keys, up to 8 spare keys made by a smooth on board course. This method safeguard that only the real owner with both original keys can make a surplus key.

If you lost one key or bought your vehicle with only one PAT key, you have to go to the dealer or to a locksmith. They will use specific equipment to copy another key. So basically you better always keep 3 keys around.

How to copy Mazda key yourself

If you have 2 working keys and you want to generate an extra key for half the price using the steps below:

1. Online key cutting - Buy a cut key on the WWW.
2. Go on Google Map and type 'locksmith store' in the search box to find a local locksmith who can cut and program your key
3. Follow the steps below to program the key yourself
4. Insert the 1st working key into the ignition key-hole and turn it to the ON state (Don’t start the engine).
5. Watch the immobilizer turn on (red light) and goes off, turn the key back OFF and pull it out.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the 2nd working key.
7. Insert the new properly cut P.A.T.S key into the ignition and turn it to the ON state. Then wait for the red immobilizer light to turn off which means that the new key is program.
8. Repeat steps 3 - 7 for each extra key

Lost Mazda keys

Lost metal key blade

If you lost all your keys to a Mazda that made before 1998, your key has no chip. All you need to do is to go to the dealer or to a locksmith store with the VIN and create a new key. This process is quite simple and should cost less than a 100$ in most cases. One exception to the above is if the ignition changed and is not in sync with the VIN.

In the second case a locksmith need to replace the ignition again or to make a new key by reading the key grooves inside the ignition cylinder. This process is more complex and requires a locksmith with the right machine and experience.

Lost Mazda PATS key

If you Mazda made in 1998 and above, your key might contain a chip (check the table above). When losing all the keys to an immobilized Mazda, the ECU reprogrammed to accept a new key. This means that the car towed to the dealership or to use the service of a mobile locksmith who will come out to you.

* Note - In a few old models losing all the keys also means that the ECU is reflashed and programmed with a set of 2 new keys. This make the recovery from a lost key almost double in price.

My Mazda ignition key wont turn! What to do?

There are many reasons for ignition problems! Please check our article about ignition repair and replacement.

How much is a replacement Mazda key?

Service	Price
Car Lockout	$60-$120
Locked keys in trunk	$60-$190
Door lock rekey/repair/change	$160-$280
Lost key replacement	$120-$200
Duplicate car key	$100-$180
Remote/Flip keys	$200-$300
Keyless entry device	$220-$320
Ignition repair	$110-$180
Key extraction	$80-$130
Ignition replacement	$160-$280
ECU re-flash	$225-$285

Okey DoKey mobile Mazda locksmith 24/7

Our emergency mobile car locksmith are available anytime you need. Ready to handle all your Mazda ignition and locks challenges. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our van is utterly equipped with advanced programming, cutting and diagnostic devices able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We feel self-worth in maintaining a modest price price and reliable services. Give us a call at for a FREE ESTIMATE and our Mazda expert will arrive to your place ASAP. Okey DoKey Locksmith is always here to meet your needs in a professional way.

References

1. mazda.com
2. wikipedia - Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
3. Mazda Forum - Discussion forums for Mazda lovers. Get together to discuss anything related to Mazda automobiles.
4. edmunds - American online resource for automotive information.

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