[Free Fix] My 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6 remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Where do I get the key code for my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6 to make a spare key?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6 owner.

Trying this on my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6 later. Will report back.

Same issue here with my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6, let me know if it works.

Was about to tow my 2006 MAZDA MAZDA6. Let me try this first.

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