[Solved] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a 1992 MAZDA Navajo?

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Ultraman
Member since June 2023 • 15 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1992 MAZDA Navajo?

Posted on May 12, 2025
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Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Lasertag
Member • 106 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1992 MAZDA Navajo won’t recognize the key.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 121 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1992 MAZDA Navajo—might work for mine too.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 143 posts

Same problem on my 1992 MAZDA Navajo. Watching for any working solutions.

May 15, 2025 Reply

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