[Confirmed Fix] Help with key pairing on Mazda 3 4Door 4WD - code won’t work

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Digitaldude
Member since June 2023 • 86 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda 3 4Door 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (5)

Emeraldeye
Member • 65 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD too.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 141 posts

I need this so bad for my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD. Subscribed!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here with my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD, let me know if it works.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 53 posts

Key code problems with my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD as well. Subscribed!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 78 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Mazda 3 4Door 4WD—need the code first.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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