[Success] My 1993 MAZDA RX 7 won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Wildthing
Member since November 2021 • 24 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1993 MAZDA RX 7 to make keys?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1908 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 MAZDA RX 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Aceventura
Member • 38 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1993 MAZDA RX 7. Huge thanks!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 122 posts

My 1993 MAZDA RX 7 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 44 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1993 MAZDA RX 7's key code issue!

January 26, 2025 Reply

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