Program mazda 3 remote key

Close and open the drivers door three times. When done properly, the Central Locking system should automatically lock and then unlock. Now the vehicle is in programming mode. If locks do not cycle you must start the procedure over. If these things do not work, you may need to take your vehicle to your local dealership. And if you're having other problems with your Mazda keys, check out this blog post for more info. Reprogram Your Mazda Keys In order for you to have a spare key that will start the car, you need to start with two working keys -- or you will have to take the car to the Mazda dealership.

Set the ignition to the ON position. Leave it in for five seconds, and then remove the key. Repeat with the second working key. Place the new or spare key into the slot. Leave it in for five seconds, and then set the ignition to the OFF position. After many years of working in auto parts and service positions, Killian decided to move into journalism full-time. He has been published in "1st Responder News" as well as in other trade magazines and newspapers in the last few years.

Car key image by Corneliu C from Fotolia. Step 1 Open the driver-side door of your Mazda and leave it open during this process.

Step 2 Insert the ignition key into the ignition, then turn the key to the "On" position. Looking to move to or retire in Spain? Check out my eBook on one of the most popular visas in Europe, Spain's non-lucrative visa.

Get eBook. The Duane Storey. Reprogram Keys To allow a spare key to start the car, you need to start out with two working keys for the Mazda. Here is how you do it: Insert the first working key into the key slot and turn the ignition to ON. Wait about 5 seconds, then remove the key.