Mazda Key Replacement Houston Texas

15-09-2019 - Hello there. Have you lost or broken the keys to your Mazda? Do you want to copy keyfob, sidewinder or transponder key? Scouting for an inexpensive and convenience keys replacement solution?

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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 duplicate or replace your lost keys on-site.

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

Car electronic key and lock

20 years ago manufacturers of automobiles established the use transponder keys and immobiliser. A transponder chip demobilizes 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-space, the ECU sends an electric indicator to the key. The car will crank only if it collects a specific indicator msg back.

The technology lock/unlock the door and trunk and sound an alarm from a distance. This discrete key and locks enable car anti theft instrument and more.

Mazda PATS keys

The use of Securilock electronic keys introduced in 1996 for the Mazda 626 as an optional article. Since 1998 some vehicles equipped to the brim with PAT II and some with PATS I.

From year 2000 Mazda use the electrical passive anti theft with an encrypted transponder chips.

When the key turns, the immobiliser transfers a radio-frequency digital serial number to the transponder in the key.

The passive anti theft system key than recur a distinct RF-ID to start the engine. If the vehicle computer recognize the identification combination, the car will start. Otherwise, few ingredients, such as the starter fuel pump will het no power. The engine will hold 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 good old days compensating Mazda key was available at the dealer, hardware store or even Walmart. This availability was available not only to you, but to anyone that had access to a key cutting machine. Any person could copy a surplus set of key to get inside a random Mazda and drive away stealing it.

Today compensation Mazda keys done through a lawful locksmith or a sanctioned dealership. The key coded to the vehicle and copying keys become more controlled and as a side effect also way more extravagant.

The use of passive anti theft system keys on each model

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

Duplicate Mazda keys

Every new Mazda vehicle assembled with two cut and program keys. If owner have both keys, up to 8 supplementary keys made by a easy dash-board action. This method make sure that only the real owner with both original keys can make a backup key.

If you lost one key or bought your vehicle with only one passive anti theft system key, you have to go to a locksmith or to the dealer. They will use specific equipment to reproduce 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 conceive a supplemental key for half the price using the steps below:

1. Online key cutting - Buy a cut key on the net.
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 passive theft system 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 on a duty call 24/7 rain or shine. Ready to handle all your Mazda keys and ignition obstacles. We usually arrive at customer location fast.

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

We take pride in feathering an inexpensive 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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