[Fixed] Need key code for Mazda RX7 with valet key only

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Orangecrush
Member since June 2022 • 30 posts

Looking for my Mazda RX7's factory key code to program a key

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 809 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda RX7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 62 posts

Been stuck with my Mazda RX7 for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 112 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Mazda RX7.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 96 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Mazda RX7.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 121 posts

My Mazda RX7 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 55 posts

I think my Mazda RX7 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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