[Working] My 2012 Mazda Mazda6 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Neontiger
Member since October 2021 • 134 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2012 Mazda Mazda6?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Mazda Mazda6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 135 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Mazda Mazda6.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 79 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Mazda Mazda6. Huge thanks!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 119 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Mazda Mazda6.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 65 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2012 Mazda Mazda6's mystery code.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 6 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Mazda Mazda6s?

December 20, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 85 posts

I have a 2011 2012 Mazda Mazda6, will this method work for that year?

December 21, 2024 Reply

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