[Issue Closed] My 1989 Mazda RX7 is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Skywalker
Member since September 2021 • 121 posts

How can I retrieve my 1989 Mazda RX7's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1091 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Mazda RX7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Vectorprime
Member • 115 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1989 Mazda RX7, hope this helps.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 91 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1989 Mazda RX7 this hard?!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 77 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1989 Mazda RX7. This looks promising.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 132 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1989 Mazda RX7.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 132 posts

Anyone try this on a 1989 Mazda RX7 with push-button start?

February 07, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 107 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1989 Mazda RX7.

February 08, 2025 Reply

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