[Issue Closed] Mazda BT 50 repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Lightspeed
Member since May 2022 • 57 posts

Need my Mazda BT 50's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda BT 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Captainkirk
Member • 111 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Mazda BT 50.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 57 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Mazda BT 50—might work for mine too.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 16 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mazda BT 50.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 59 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mazda BT 50 won’t recognize the key.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 41 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Mazda BT 50.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 132 posts

Key code problems with my Mazda BT 50 as well. Subscribed!

March 13, 2025 Reply

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