[Success] 1999 MAZDA 626 won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1999 MAZDA 626

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Same problem on my 1999 MAZDA 626. Watching for any working solutions.

Was about to tow my 1999 MAZDA 626. Let me try this first.

My mechanic said this might help with my 1999 MAZDA 626 key issue.

I have the same 1999 MAZDA 626 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1999 MAZDA 626 key code too.

I’m not alone! My 1999 MAZDA 626 is doing the same thing.

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