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

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Alphawolf
Member since November 2021 • 37 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Grace
Member • 106 posts

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

September 06, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 95 posts

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

September 07, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 92 posts

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

September 08, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 27 posts

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

September 09, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 115 posts

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

September 10, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 79 posts

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

September 11, 2024 Reply

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