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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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