[Success] Looking for a way to read my Mazda B3000 FFV 2WD's transponder code

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Mazda B3000 FFV 2WD keys?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mazda B3000 FFV 2WD. Trying this instead.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Mazda B3000 FFV 2WD, hope this helps.

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Trying this out on my Mazda B3000 FFV 2WD today—hoping it works.

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