[Recommended Fix] Need to program a key for my 2018 MAZDA CX 5 but don’t have the code

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Outlawstar
Member since November 2021 • 65 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2018 MAZDA CX 5

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Orangesoda
Member • 107 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2018 MAZDA CX 5 as well.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 116 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2018 MAZDA CX 5.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 86 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2018 MAZDA CX 5's key code.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
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I need this so bad for my 2018 MAZDA CX 5. Subscribed!

October 08, 2024 Reply

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