[It Worked!] Need programming code to activate new key for 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature

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Outlawstar
Member since October 2022 • 64 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature for key programming?

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1507 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumx
Member • 24 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 111 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature later. Will report back.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 95 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature as well.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 144 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 55 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2018 Mazda CX 9 Signature. Thanks!

September 03, 2024 Reply

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