[Resolved] Just swapped cluster on my 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand - need new PIN?

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Greenlantern
Member since November 2021 • 83 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand key fob?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Lonewolf
Member • 12 posts

My 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 87 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 38 posts

I have a 2011 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand, will this method work for that year?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 106 posts

Anyone try this on a 2018 Mazda CX 9 Grand with push-button start?

January 08, 2025 Reply

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