[Answered] 2001 MAZDA Protege stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Unclesam
Member since July 2022 • 24 posts

Looking for my 2001 MAZDA Protege's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 878 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 MAZDA Protege. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Laserfocus
Member • 117 posts

My 2001 MAZDA Protege's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 146 posts

I’m not alone! My 2001 MAZDA Protege is doing the same thing.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 10 posts

My 2001 MAZDA Protege's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 137 posts

Will this work for older 2001 MAZDA Proteges? Mine's a 2009.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 36 posts

My 2001 MAZDA Protege won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 84 posts

I tried this with my 2001 MAZDA Protege but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 17, 2024 Reply

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