[Update] Is it safe to share key code for 2004 Mazda Tribute ES?

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Misterx
Member since September 2021 • 36 posts

Need my 2004 Mazda Tribute ES's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Mazda Tribute ES. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphaomega
Member • 13 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2004 Mazda Tribute ES.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 24 posts

My 2004 Mazda Tribute ES refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 139 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2004 Mazda Tribute ES. Thanks!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 35 posts

Trying this out on my 2004 Mazda Tribute ES today—hoping it works.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 78 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2004 Mazda Tribute ES—might work for mine too.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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