[Answered] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for 1998 MAZDA 626s?

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Moonwalker
Member since June 2022 • 86 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1998 MAZDA 626 keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 16, 2025

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Laserfocus
Member • 137 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1998 MAZDA 626's key code.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 72 posts

Saved me from towing my 1998 MAZDA 626. Thanks!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 47 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 MAZDA 626, following this thread.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1998 MAZDA 626.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Redalert
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Was about to give up on my 1998 MAZDA 626, but this gives me hope.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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