[Method] Looking for someone who got 1997 MAZDA 626 code without dealership

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Killerinst
Member since August 2022 • 103 posts

Looking for my 1997 MAZDA 626's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1828 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 MAZDA 626. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 49 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1997 MAZDA 626's key code.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 65 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1997 MAZDA 626. This might do it.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 91 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1997 MAZDA 626.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 11 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1997 MAZDA 626 this weekend.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 11 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 MAZDA 626, would this method still work?

January 08, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 104 posts

Will this work if the 1997 MAZDA 626 has an aftermarket alarm?

January 09, 2025 Reply

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