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

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

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

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

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1994 MAZDA 626.

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

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

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