Mazda Key Replacement Houston Texas

23-12-2024 - Hi. Have you broken or lost the keys to your Mazda? Do you want to copy transponder key, smart key or fobic remote? Scouting for a convenience and affordable key replacement solution?

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

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

Vehicle electronic key and locks

2 decades ago automobile manufacturers initiated the use transponder keys and immobiliser. A transponder chip disbands the immobiliser when the key turned in the ignition. Only a specific programmed key can turn on the engine.

When the key turned in the ignition key hole, the ECU consigns an electrical signal message to the key. The vehicle will activate only if it procures an exact indication message back.

The infrastructure sound an alarm and lock/unlock the door and trunk from a far. This discrete keylock enable car anti theft technology and more.

Mazda passive theft system keys

The use of Securilock electric keys originate in 1996 for the Mazda 626 as an optional article. Since 1998 some cars provided with P.A.T.S II and some with passive theft system I.

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

When the key turns, the immobiliser carts an RF signal message to the transponder in the key.

The passive theft system key than rotate a unique RF identification to start the engine. If the ECM recognize the identification password, the car will start. Otherwise, few characters, as the starter fuel pump will het no power. The engine will stays disabled or maybe even stuck for a number of 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 putting back Mazda key was available at the dealer, hardware store or even Walmart. This usefulness was applicable not only to you, but to any man or women that had access to a key cutting machine. Any person could duplicate an extra set of key to get inside a random Mazda and drive away stealing it.

Today alteration Mazda keys done through a commissioned locksmith or an authorized dealership. The key decoded to the vehicle and duplicating keys become more handled and as a side effect also way more overpriced.

The use of PAT keys on each model

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

Duplicate Mazda keys

Every new Mazda car decked with two cut and program keys. If owner have both keys, up to 8 additional keys made by a straight forward dashboard course. This method ensure that only the real owner with both original keys can make a spare key.

If you lost one key or bought your vehicle with only one P.A.T.S key, you have to go to a locksmith or to the dealer-ship. They will use specific equipment to clone another key. So basically you better always keep 3 keys around.

How to duplicate Mazda key yourself

If you have 2 working keys and you want to originate a backup key for half the price using the steps below:

1. Online key cutting - Buy a cut key on the world-wide-web.
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 PAT 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

Misplaced 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 lock smith are on a call of duty 24 seven. Ready to handle all your Mazda ignition and keys disputes. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

Our workshop van is comprehensively furnished with recent programming, cutting and diagnostic equipage able to restore keys onsite. A key replacement process for a vehicle usually done same day.

We pride oneself in offering a cost-effective cost 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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