[Method] My 2008 MAZDA RX 8 key code is missing - advice?

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Wildcard
Member since September 2022 • 56 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2008 MAZDA RX 8 keys?

Posted on February 01, 2025
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Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 40 posts

Just tried this on my 2008 MAZDA RX 8—anyone else have success?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 106 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 MAZDA RX 8—need the code first.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 118 posts

Just tried this on my 2008 MAZDA RX 8—anyone else have success?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 23 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2008 MAZDA RX 8.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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