[It Worked!] Trying to get ignition working again on my Mazda Protege Protege 5

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Madhatter
Member since April 2022 • 116 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Mazda Protege Protege 5?

Posted on August 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda Protege Protege 5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Titanium
Member • 94 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mazda Protege Protege 5.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 90 posts

If this works for my Mazda Protege Protege 5, I owe you big time.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 63 posts

I have the same Mazda Protege Protege 5 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 119 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Mazda Protege Protege 5?

August 30, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 98 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mazda Protege Protege 5.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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