[Update] My Mazda Premacy key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Where do they get the key code to program Mazda Premacy keys at the dealer?

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I really hope this trick works on my Mazda Premacy.

Anyone try this on a Mazda Premacy with push-button start?

Following this for my Mazda Premacy. Please update if it works!

This just might solve my Mazda Premacy's ignition issue.

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