[Resolved] My 1994 MAZDA RX 7 won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Rogueone
Member since April 2022 • 94 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1994 MAZDA RX 7 for key programming?

Posted on November 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 716 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 MAZDA RX 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 122 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1994 MAZDA RX 7.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 41 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1994 MAZDA RX 7 this hard?!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 91 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1994 MAZDA RX 7, following this thread.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 34 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1994 MAZDA RX 7 this weekend.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 55 posts

Anyone try this on a 1994 MAZDA RX 7 with push-button start?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 130 posts

My 1994 MAZDA RX 7 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 29, 2024 Reply

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