[Recommended Fix] Where's the key code stored in a Mazda 6 Sport Wagon for making new keys?

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Pandaexpress
Member since April 2022 • 28 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Mazda 6 Sport Wagon?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1651 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda 6 Sport Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Cosmicray
Member • 57 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Mazda 6 Sport Wagon. Trying this now.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 70 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Mazda 6 Sport Wagon?

March 05, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 105 posts

My Mazda 6 Sport Wagon is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 70 posts

Was about to give up on my Mazda 6 Sport Wagon, but this gives me hope.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 15 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Mazda 6 Sport Wagon all week. Hope this helps.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 130 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Mazda 6 Sport Wagon.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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