[Free Fix] Aftermarket key needs code for 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3

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How do I obtain the key code to program a 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3 key fob?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3.

Using this on my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3 now. Hope it works.

Just tried this on my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA3—anyone else have success?

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