[Verified] 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5 stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5s?

Was about to tow my 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5. Let me try this first.

I tried this with my 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5 this weekend.

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