[Archived] 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Silverfox
Member since June 2023 • 44 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring for making new keys?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1143 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (5)

Wizardoz
Member • 11 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 113 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 13 posts

My 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 67 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring, following this thread.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 141 posts

Just what I needed! My 2015 Mazda CX 5 Touring has been acting up lately.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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