[Closed] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Mazda CX9 Sport SUV?

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Captainkirk
Member since October 2022 • 33 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Mazda CX9 Sport SUV for key programming?

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 583 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda CX9 Sport SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 25 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Mazda CX9 Sport SUV, following this thread.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 42 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mazda CX9 Sport SUV won’t recognize the key.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 81 posts

I have a 2011 Mazda CX9 Sport SUV, will this method work for that year?

March 29, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 31 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Mazda CX9 Sport SUV as well.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 50 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mazda CX9 Sport SUV.

March 31, 2025 Reply

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