[Update] How can I obtain my 1996 MAZDA B Series Regular's key code to program a spare key?

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Frostbite
Member since June 2022 • 57 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1996 MAZDA B Series Regular for key programming?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 17, 2025

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Quantumfizz
Member • 142 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1996 MAZDA B Series Regular. Thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 30 posts

Does this method work for the 1996 MAZDA B Series Regular models from 2010 onward?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
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Key code problems with my 1996 MAZDA B Series Regular as well. Subscribed!

April 19, 2025 Reply

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