[Verified] 2011 Mazda Mazda2 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Electricboog
Member since June 2023 • 10 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2011 Mazda Mazda2

Posted on August 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 19, 2024

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Whiterabbit
Member • 51 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2011 Mazda Mazda2!

August 19, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 16 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Mazda Mazda2. Trying this instead.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Neondream
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Was about to tow my 2011 Mazda Mazda2. Let me try this first.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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