[Confirmed Fix] Aftermarket key needs code for 2018 MAZDA CX 3

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Jokersmile
Member since June 2023 • 95 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2018 MAZDA CX 3?

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 736 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 MAZDA CX 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotshot
Member • 24 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 MAZDA CX 3.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 118 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 MAZDA CX 3.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 82 posts

Just what I needed! My 2018 MAZDA CX 3 has been acting up lately.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 88 posts

Just what I needed! My 2018 MAZDA CX 3 has been acting up lately.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 51 posts

Same problem on my 2018 MAZDA CX 3. Watching for any working solutions.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 17 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 MAZDA CX 3, hope this helps.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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