[Issue Closed] Where's the key code hidden on my 1994 MAZDA 626 for key programming?

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Icedragon
Member since December 2022 • 64 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1994 MAZDA 626?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 MAZDA 626. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphadog
Member • 62 posts

My 1994 MAZDA 626 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 54 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1994 MAZDA 626.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 83 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1994 MAZDA 626.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 37 posts

My 1994 MAZDA 626 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 81 posts

Same problem on my 1994 MAZDA 626. Watching for any working solutions.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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