[Working] Using OBD to get PIN code for 2011 Mazda CX 7 - safe?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2011 Mazda CX 7?

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Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2011 Mazda CX 7.

My mechanic said this might help with my 2011 Mazda CX 7 key issue.

I have a 2011 2011 Mazda CX 7, will this method work for that year?

This just might solve my 2011 Mazda CX 7's ignition issue.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2011 Mazda CX 7. Thanks!

Same issue here with my 2011 Mazda CX 7, let me know if it works.

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