You're funny. Mobilizer.....

 

So you bought the car new or used?

If new, you should have 3 keys(2 maste+1 valet). If used, it depends on what the last guy gave you.

If you have 2 working keys, it's simple to get a 3rd key programmed to the car. (A dealer tech can do it in 5 minutes). This is simple because it's assumed that since you have 2 known keys you're the owner of the car.

If you only have 1 working key, then you need a key cut by the dealer (which they can do by the vin# of the car) and then they need to have the car learn the keys. Since you only have 1 known key, there is much more effort to program new keys to the car because of theft prevention measures, and the dealer doing the programming is supposed to verify ownership of the vehicle before programming new keys to the ignition.

Hope that helps
cBob

Edit: Atlest it was from my understanding. Mazda recenetly changed to the "pocket knife" style key, and it could be they only give out 2 keys due to cost of manufacturing or whatnot.

 

I assume you're saying that the dealer can't get a second key to program. There is a reason this could happen. If the car was used there may have already been other keys programmed ( sometimed even in new cars this happens ). There is a maximum number of keys that the computer will recognise, it may be "full". They will have to erase all the keys and start over. If that won't work you could have a local shop install a remote start "bypass" with your good key inside, and wire it to come all the time. You could then use any cut key to start the car. They could also ( possibly ) rip the chip out of the key and place it on top of the key cylinder, that will make any key work also.

 

Thanks for the responses:

Panasonic Guy- glad I could bring out your "picture perfect smile"!!
Cbob- thanks for the response. We are beyond that tho and I think the 3rd reply may be on target
Hardrocky- sent you a PM. Never thought of the module being full but it does make sense. What caused you to think of that? I will check that before "dechipping the car" - which is where I thought I was at.

 

Why would you want to "mobilize" your vehicle? Just think about it.

 

Tell the dealership to fix it... LOL If you pay for a key, it should work, if it dont it is their problem not yours.

 

Are you saying he should have said immobilizer?

 

So you bought the car new or used?

If new, you should have 3 keys(2 maste+1 valet). If used, it depends on what the last guy gave you.

If you have 2 working keys, it's simple to get a 3rd key programmed to the car. (A dealer tech can do it in 5 minutes). This is simple because it's assumed that since you have 2 known keys you're the owner of the car.

If you only have 1 working key, then you need a key cut by the dealer (which they can do by the vin# of the car) and then they need to have the car learn the keys. Since you only have 1 known key, there is much more effort to program new keys to the car because of theft prevention measures, and the dealer doing the programming is supposed to verify ownership of the vehicle before programming new keys to the ignition.

Hope that helps
cBob

Edit: Atlest it was from my understanding. Mazda recenetly changed to the "pocket knife" style key, and it could be they only give out 2 keys due to cost of manufacturing or whatnot. [/b]

correct. my '06 came with two of the "pocket knife" type keys only. It is my understanding that I can get another key programmed if I so desire but that 3 is the limit.

 

Are you saying he should have said immobilizer?
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Yes.