[Success] Dealer wants $200 for Mazda B3000 2WD FFV PIN - other options?

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Omegadog
Member since April 2023 • 131 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Mazda B3000 2WD FFV?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda B3000 2WD FFV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 82 posts

I’m not alone! My Mazda B3000 2WD FFV is doing the same thing.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 145 posts

Saved me from towing my Mazda B3000 2WD FFV. Thanks!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 36 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Mazda B3000 2WD FFV!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 32 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Mazda B3000 2WD FFV.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 150 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mazda B3000 2WD FFV.

November 25, 2024 Reply

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