[Free Solution] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 2003 Mazda Protege5?

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Jumpman
Member since February 2022 • 22 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2003 Mazda Protege5

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 847 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Mazda Protege5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Pandaking
Member • 38 posts

My 2003 Mazda Protege5 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 136 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2003 Mazda Protege5.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 78 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Mazda Protege5.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 98 posts

Using this on my 2003 Mazda Protege5 now. Hope it works.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 121 posts

I’m not alone! My 2003 Mazda Protege5 is doing the same thing.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 99 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2003 Mazda Protege5?

March 26, 2025 Reply

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