[Solved] Where's the key code located to program keys for my Mazda Miata MX5 Convertible?

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Laughingman
Member since May 2023 • 109 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Mazda Miata MX5 Convertible for programming keys?

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 27, 2025

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Platinumblonde
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January 27, 2025 Reply
Techlord
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January 28, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
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Following along—same issue with my Mazda Miata MX5 Convertible.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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