[Issue Closed] My 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Omegared
Member since July 2023 • 73 posts

Need my 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Jazzmann
Member • 103 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular key code too.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 132 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 27 posts

Trying this out on my 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular today—hoping it works.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 77 posts

My 1998 MAZDA B Series Regular's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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