If anyone is having trouble getting their Mazda 3 into programming mode like I was at first, I discovered that, at least for my car, I had to additionally manually press lock/unlock on the driver's side door at the beginning after you open the door but before the key cycling. Every thing else as explained in this video worked great. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Quick Tip Suggestion to others: Press UNLOCK button of EACH keyless remote to be programmed twice, SPECIAL NOTE: each as BOTH new and original fob, the original is the one in the ignition, and the new one you want to add, do both SUPER QUICK, otherwise the original will be cut out of the loop and it winds up disconnected and the remote function will stop working. Once that double tap is done on both, the door locks should lock and unlock after each remote is programmed. If door locks do not lock and unlock proceed as follows: Close and open drivers door once, door should lock and unlock twice. If door locks do not lock and unlock, start procedure over with to get back to this same step. BUT REMEMBER to do the double tap of 'unlock' on the ORIGINAL (fob in the ignition) + new one QUICKLY, back to back. so they can both register. I did that to get my original key fob to start working again. Best of luck to whoever is out there!
Just tried it on my Mazda Miata 2004 and worked perfectly fine. I had just came back from the Mazda dealership and they told me I needed a new key fob ($200-$300) and to program it ($140). So I left and found this video. I tried it with my old key fob and everything worked just fine, good looking brotha!
My wife has the Mazda 2 with the switchblade type of key and I just used your video to reprogram her remote (after the SIL washed the old one in his jeans!). It worked and now she loves me again. Thanks!
I've had my RX 8 card type keyless fob since 2009, when I got the car brand new. It never worked correctly. I spent countless hours trying to program it, but now I know it's b/c the dealer in Thousand Oaks, CA never did it. (The manager told me I could program it myself). Thank you for saving me more headaches and time.
JB I lost my keyless remote with key. I have a spare key and ordered another keyless remote and followed these instructions. The keyless remote is working. Easy steps. Thanks
After viewing other tutorials on how to program a remote, I was having issues with programming the fob. Then after viewing your video, I followed the steps you outlined, and by magic they all now work,lol. Thank you for your tutorial, I look forward to your future reviews.
Bought a mazda 2, 2010. The keys weren't working so the trader put new batteries in them - broke one of the clips (delicate) that split the key in half. When i took the car they said only one key works for opening but both work starting. I took the key apart that wasn't working because the light wasn't working, turns out the 2 metal prongs on top of the battery were squashed so i lifted them a little. So now the light works every time but still won't lock/unlock the car. I took the first time plunge and followed you video. And well done and thanks for your help, saved me a ton of cash at the dealers, we're all good. Thanks again.
Ray - - You just saved me a hundred dollars or more. I bought a used 2003 Miata and one of the two "fobs" didn't work. I thought it was defective and I was about to order a new one. Then I saw this video. With your clear instructions,, I re-programmed both of them so they now BOTH work great. They "key" - - as you explained - - is that you need to re-program BOTH of them at the same time, not just the "bad" or "new" one. But that was easy with your instructions. Much thanks. Dan
Thank you, Whitney Automotive!! I tried this 3 or four times with the instructions given in the remote I ordered (exactly the same as yours). I came inside, pulled up TH-cam and found your video. Your visual made it much easier to understand. Worked on the 2nd try! And thanks for the door switch info. I never noticed it until this video.
Thanks my man - good clear explanation of the process. I'm blind (and yes own a car, but have others drive me around) and I had no problem following your clear instructions. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video.
...and just like that, sir, the new remotes are programmed. Thanks for making the TH-cam video saving me hundreds. Also, great presentation with little to no detractors (ums, uh’s and others). It shows you know your subject matter. Much success to you.
Thank you! thank you! thank you!!!! My remote stopped working, so I did the obvious...replaced battery. No luck...dreaded having to buy a new one ($). Thought that maybe I could 'fix' it? That's when I found your video...tried it...and low and behold :D!!! Very grateful. You have some good Karma coming your way!!
I am working on a 2008 Mazda 3. I am trying to program the remotes. I am at a repair shop that lost the remote key. when I do the same procedure you did in the video, after opening and closing the drivers 3x the locks do not cycle to indicate I am in programming mode. I can see the door light on the dash so i know it pick up the open/close signal. if I remove the key or close the door, the lock will cycle 2x to let me know I am exiting programming mode. have you ever seen this issue ?
A little tip if you have a key release button, you don't have to turn the key to the release position each time. Just turning the key from run to the acc position worked for me. I had some issues at first trying to turn it to the release position until I tried it without pushing the key release each time. Just thought I would share in case anyone else was having this problem.
This was helpful, but not the exact procedure that worked on my 99 Mazda 626 LX 5 speed manual. I tried the same procedure as the video, but to no avail. I started with my door open, and after three ignition cycles ( not starting the car), and three door cycles, I left the door open like in the video. Nothing happened. But, I noticed that as soon as I shut the door after the third cycle, I heard two long beeps. After these beeps I was able to hit the "door open" button on the key fob/remote twice to program the remote. Also, when I found that closing the door at the final step enabled two long beeps and then programming, I noted that the locks did not cycle as in the video ( locks only cycled after unlock pushed on remote). Sorry if this was addressed in any comments previously.
Awesome video. Easy and fast! My dealer was going to charge me $55 to program the fob. Thanks for saving me $ and for making such an easy to understand video.
Wow I have 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback I bought on Ebay this keyless remote control for it. I follow your instructions and it work thank you so much man much blessing to you.
Dude you are awesome!!! Thank you for posting this video, I got a 2002 Miata and the remotes were not working, this video saved me a super headache!! Great video by the way!
My car wouldn't go into programming mode. I had to push my key inwards and hold it inwards the whole time to make sure it knew my key was in the ignition. After I did that it worked flawlessly. I've been trying to figure this out for years.
Thanks greatly for this tip. After trying for about 1.5hr this comment matched with what I was experiencing and I was able to get the programming working. I'm sure others who've been experiencing problems is due to this.
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@@digitalmazda3 The programming procedure in this video is for the keyless entry system. There is a separate chip in the key portion of the switch blade keys that is responsible for communicating with the immobilizer/PATS system to start the car. This is also a programmable system. However, you can not program the key to start the vehicle is you only have one or no working keys. Two functioning and programmed keys are needed to program a third. If you have no working keys, the vehicle will need to be programmed to receive the code in that key be either the dealer or a licensed locksmith. Hope this helps!!
Do you need more than one key to make it work? I just got my 2011 Mazda 3 and only got one key, and the last owner broke the switchblade remote, and it's held together with electrical tape. The car works, and runs good, but I would like a spare. Had it for two weeks, and the remote never worked, but the key still starts the car.
Took me a couple of times to get both keys reprogrammed. No idea why they suddenly failed. But, thanks to your vid I have both remotes working properly. Thanks!
Thank You! I thought the battery was dead in my remote but buying a new one did not fix the problem so i did a google seacrh and it ed me to this video my car did exactly what was shown here and my remote works now! it must have gotten un programmed while in my bag due to so many presses. So glad this worked thanks again!
Just donated :) ; saved me so much more. I watched and followed your advise. The only thing different to all other advise is the "open" the door at end before hitting the remote twice. thank you.
Hi, i followed the same procedure and opened the door at the end, but the programed remote won't lock or unlock the drivers door. Can you please shed more light on your experience. Thanks Reginald.
@@reginaldigweike4002 I had no issues, i was setting up second fob. I note that if a car door is not shut properly, the fob will not remote lock or unlock?
@@chinesegambler my car was shut properly and even when inside the car, only the passenger door latch moves to lock and unlock, just to add i have a valet key (no buttons) so trying to add a remote key, could that be where the problem is?
@@chinesegambler how about the metal key that flips out, does it have a chip in it that is meant to be programed?
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I have a question about this program, I worked this method until 2:33 but after this doing nothing, if I push any button, nothing happened. What do you think what did I doing wrong? Thanks. My car is 2005 Mazda 3.
Hi Whitney, we have a second hand mazda 3 with one switchblade key fob and an extra regular key, if I program a new remote to work with the extra regular key I have so I get two remotes do I have to reprogram the original switchblade one along with the spare remote I will be buying?
Hi Ray - tried this and everything happened exactly as you said except when I went to click the "unlock" 2x nothing happened. When I started car after - the locks went off/on a couple of times....but still nothing with remote. Any thoughts?
Had trouble with it at first. (Made my alarm go off.) but my second attempt worked just like the video. I think I started with my door closed before. Thanks for the Video!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I had to replace the battery on my 2004 Mazda Miata key fob and when that didn't work I came across your video... now both fobs are working perfectly! much appreciated
Great video. Worked just as you said but after I got the new fob to work the original one didn't. Put the original key in the ignition (new one not cut yet) and went thru the cycle and got the original fob to work again. Then the new on stopped working. How can you program one and not loose the first working one.
Okay - in case you haven't figured this out yet, when you take the key out of the ignition, it terminates the process. At least, that was the mistake that I was making. So go through the sequence, press the unlock button twice without removing the ignition key, press the unlock button twice on the second remote and then take the key out of the ignition. Good luck!
Awesome! This worked! Had the same issue when only 1 OEM fob would work at a time, and the solution was to press the unlock button on both fobs while the car was still on programming mode. Thanks a lot!
Wonders if that car would start using the newly programmed key? Would have been nice to see car actually start and not just the door lock/unlock function. I just bought a 2014 Mazda5 sport and only have two keys and would like to make two more back up keys. Any suggestion on how to buy compatible programmable key on eBay or amazon would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
ray. your advise worked great. one problem. first off I have a 2006 mazda 6. I wanted a second key. I went through the procedure and it worked. after it was done the original key did not work. I then in turn did the procedure again leaving the original key in the ignition and pushing the unlock twice. it worked but then the second key that did work , did not work after I did that. what? help Greg
Thank you very much! I tried it on my friends 2012 Mazda 3i. It didn't unlock the doors when I opened the door the 3rd time. The light on the dash did show it was in programming mode. When I pressed the unlock button on the fob twice it paired with the car. Everything works now. I will be sending a tip via PayPal.
Thanks...but one clarification please... Do I see that you are using TWO remotes ? One that you left in the ignition and the other remote that you pressed the OFF button and then you removed the first key from the ignition So is it one or two remotes...thanks
Mr. Whitney I have a question, and please forgive me if you covered this already. With the switch blade key, if I perform this procedure does that program the key part also it kny the FOB? I am planning to order to blank switch blade style keys and I wasn't sure if this would do the trick after they have been cut to fit or if something else is needed. Thanks!
Hi, great video! I have a 2005 Mazda 3S. I can't get the car to go into programming mode to program the new remote. The current remote still worksfor UNLOCK and PANIC but the LOCK function doesn't work. Any ideas as to why the car won't go into programming mode? Thanks!
I have a Mazda 3 (2004) and my remote just stopped working. Changed the battery, tested the remote, all fine. But the car does not recognize the remote anymorel. What can be the problem? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks
I know this is an old video but any pointers on how to program the trunk release button? I have the 4 button style fob and the trunk release just triggers the panic mode instead of releasing the trunk. Thanks!
I ordered 2 new remote controls and did all the steps to program everything was good but at the end when I push the unlock button nothing happens I tried few times and it’s the same thing please let me know what you think is the problem or what I should do
thanks so much for this video .,,even after changing my remote battery ( learned how on your other video lol ) it still was not unlocking the doors ... i programmed it using this video and it now works :)
@Joe Walker Is your vehicle going into the programing mode? If the remotes are good and the keyless module (above the headliner) has been replaced and are known good, you may be looking at a passenger junction box (PJB). If the vehicle does not go into programming mode then you may have a faulty ignition switch or door switch. You will have to go to a Mazda dealer to have this confirmed and programed if it is in fact failing and you choose to replace it.
Yeah my vehicle goes into programming mode. I'm assuming the Keyless Module is good since it allows my car to go into programming mode, but not too sure. I did get the modules from cars at a junkyard. Is the PJB expensive to fix? My car is going to a Mazda dealer soon for another repair so maybe I'll have them look at it(was hoping to avoid the dealer for this issue due to the cost). Thanks for the help!
Joe Walker The keyless control module has a receiver. It may be in the programming mode but not receiving the signal from the remote. There is also a microcomputer in the PBJ that can be malfunctioning, and unfortunately the PJB itself can be very expensive. Before you go buying any more parts you may want to just let the dealer look at it since you are headed there anyway. Don't overlook simple things like fuses as well... just one more basic thing to check..
+Whitney Automotive Is there any fuses that are for specifically the remote unlock function? I tried to program a switchblade remote for a 2011 Mazda 3, and after opening and closing the door 3 times, the car would not go into programming mode. Thanks
Please help!! I went through all the steps. My remote still isn't working. I'm not sure if I have to just buy another remote or not. After I pressed the unlock button twice it still did nothing. I have a 2003 Mazda 6.
+Howabouthosevideos6 ...the first time we did this it did not work ...we did it again right away and working great now .. try it more than the one time
Thank you so much Brother for your informative video. Saved me a lot of headache trying to figure out what was wrong with my remote after an extended period of having the battery disconnected during a timing belt repair. Very much appreciated :) Cheers :)
good video. my door drive door lock below the handle though does no lock and unlock though. my passenger side does. I've been having this issue for a while though. my remote nor the door switch will unlock the driver door. i have to use the actual key or manually lock it by flicking the switch from within. what do you think my issue is?
Hello Ray, Tried this on my Mazda 6 2007, unfortunately didn't work. The fob stopped working after I recently disconnected battery to do some work and hasn't been right since. Think I may have blown a fuse. Hello from Glasgow area.
Thanks for your informative video. Can you do the same for Mazda 3 2006 whose alarm keeps going off - well not always. I am sure I found an article before that had a procedure to cure it. Many thanks again, Danny UK
Ray, I have a 2007 RX8 and your videos they have been very helpful. My vehicle has the key card remote where the key slides out of the card remote. Can it be replaced with the switch blade style key and remote?
So let me get this straight, if one were to add remote access to their car, do they have to change their current key or set up the remote access system, then they could use their original key???
Hi I have a Mazda 3 2010 and my keyless remote was lost so i buy one from amazon (on with LED) and try to program it like you in the video but that what happen when i finish the closing and opening the door the car respond with single lock and unlock but when i hit the unlock button in the remote twice nothing happen , i try several times and i fail also i replace the battery for the remote same problem so please help me
I'm having this exact same issue. 2010 Mazda I bought from someone who lost the fob. bought a switchblade style. put the car into programming mode and hit unlock, fob lights up, but no dice. is it possible for my car to be equipped with power windows and doors but not remote unlock?
Mine did the same thing at first. When I removed the key, the locks clicked "locked/unlocked" twice. THEN, I was able to use the unlock button on the remote, and everything was fine. I know this reply is late. Maybe you still have the car...
i just got a 2010 mazda 6 with two switch blade fob's both have leds that come on only one will open the doors with the buttons . i put the working one in the key switch and went thru your programming. i hit the unlock twice on the one that did not work. it now works BUT the one that was working no longer works. i reversed the keys and now still one works but the other does not. how do i program them so both work. thanks Tony
Whitney Automotive .... Lets see here ... I bought used 2010 Mazda 3s. The dealer had only 1 key with a chip. I bought a second key with chip from Ace hardware and they also cut and programmed it for $69 was the total cost compared to the dealer that wanted $300 plus. Next I ordered 2 switchblade key fobs from Walmart for $48.00. Its apparently not working ... do the switchblade key's in the fob have to be cut and programmed in order to program the keyfob? Another thing is the doors and trunk are electric but i see no power buttons at all. The doors will auto lock and unlock accordingly ... etc. For some reason now I'm thinking there no transmitter for keyfob remote ... the Sales man said I had to get my own because the original owner kept his keyfob's. I am now wondering if he lied knowing or unknowing ... ?
Hi i know this is an old video but i hope you have a suggestion for me. I have a 2006 mazda 3 with factory installed remote start. I can follow this procedure to get the car into programming mode but it will not respond to the key fob when i press the unlock bottom. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a question. What if the locks did cycle when I was done and pulled the key out? Remotes work though. I tried to put it back into programming and the locks didn't cycle.
I figure it out I did an emission test and the guy disconnect the scan tool before he turned off the car and mess up the computer so I reset it with my scan tool
So battery tester showed the 1620 as good but little light on remote was not coming on (didn't know it was supposed to). New battery and back in business. Thanks
My 2008 Miata door ajar light stays on. I've tried WD40 in the door jam and trunk jam, checked fuses in engine compartment as well as driver's side. Didn't work. Even though the card key 'unlocks', I can not lock my doors; even manually with a key (because I know the door ajar light is on and the door won't lock because of that). I'm just a gal that does a lot of maintenance/fixing on my own. Is there something else I can do to fix this before having to pay a dump load of money? I'd appreciate any suggestion.
Hey, my 2010 Mazda 3 SD remote control is not working, I changed the battery, it did work for couple of days and then quit! I think the problem is with the remote itself, and its the only remote key (Flip Key) I have when i bought the car, so if I buy a new flip key online and do the steps that you did in this video, it will work?
Hi good morning. I need your advice regarding the choice of the 2 button remote control of my 2005 Mazda 3. which megahertz should I use? 313.8, 315 or 433 MHz? I thank you in advance.
Tried this... Wasn't successful. The doors lock however there is no door chime going off while the key is in the ignition. Could this be why I wasn't able to program my remote? Also could there be a different type of issue I need to address? Thank you for your help and time
Hi, Great Video! I did the process as you show it. But only the Unlocking bottom works, not the Locking one. I have to do it manual to set up the alarm. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue? Thank you,
Hi! Tnx for this useful video. I just have one question, which answer maybe you know. I have replaced doom light module (also locking is in it)(mazda 6 2004 GG) and after that i had to reprograming my keys and windows. I removed ACC while i was working on it. Now my doom lights are not working on UNLOCK car, but are working on open door and also after driving car and plug out the keys. Any suggestion. Tnx.
Hi, I drive a 2008 Mazda cx7 and as I understand it there is no way to re-program a faulty credit card style keyless entry. Is that correct or is there a way, which I hope. The other question is if I do have to purchase a new one what would you suggest if I would want to buy one off a ebay? Thanks for any help you can give.
@Whitney Automotive, thanks for the video! Really straight-forward. My question is will this work for an aftermarket remote? Or is the procedure different based on the remote? Thanks man!
Hello I have a 2005 Mazda 6 sport and ordered a remote opener from Amazon same as the one you show in the video and I tried the steps 4 times and it does not work. Could it be the battery is dead ?
Do you just leave the key in and hit unlock of take it out? And my car won't start at all the only way to start it is with my remote start. With that reset too and start with the key?
Avery Pollock Sounds like you have some other problems going on here. It would be difficult for me to answer this without having the car in front of me because if your car will only start with the "remote start" function, there may be a problem with your key or PATs system as a whole. This video and the programing of the remote should have nothing to do with the car starting.
I literally just did mine using this video with two key fobs and it worked. Make sure your battery placement is correct. Mine actually have two batteries, and I could find no suggestions for placement. Everything I found was for a single battery. Trial and error led to them being both positive sides facing in against the spring clip. I also had to solder one of the spring tips that had broken off the circuit board. Now I have to figure out why the remote start isn't working.
If anyone is having trouble getting their Mazda 3 into programming mode like I was at first, I discovered that, at least for my car, I had to additionally manually press lock/unlock on the driver's side door at the beginning after you open the door but before the key cycling. Every thing else as explained in this video worked great. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Quick Tip Suggestion to others: Press UNLOCK button of EACH keyless remote to be programmed twice, SPECIAL NOTE: each as BOTH new and original fob, the original is the one in the ignition, and the new one you want to add, do both SUPER QUICK, otherwise the original will be cut out of the loop and it winds up disconnected and the remote function will stop working. Once that double tap is done on both, the door locks should lock and unlock after each remote is programmed. If door locks do not lock and unlock proceed as follows:
Close and open drivers door once, door should lock and unlock twice. If door locks do not lock and unlock, start procedure over with to get back to this same step. BUT REMEMBER to do the double tap of 'unlock' on the ORIGINAL (fob in the ignition) + new one QUICKLY, back to back. so they can both register. I did that to get my original key fob to start working again. Best of luck to whoever is out there!
Thank you, I just canceled a reprogramming appointment- saved $125.00!
Just tried it on my Mazda Miata 2004 and worked perfectly fine. I had just came back from the Mazda dealership and they told me I needed a new key fob ($200-$300) and to program it ($140). So I left and found this video. I tried it with my old key fob and everything worked just fine, good looking brotha!
My wife has the Mazda 2 with the switchblade type of key and I just used your video to reprogram her remote (after the SIL washed the old one in his jeans!). It worked and now she loves me again. Thanks!
I've had my RX 8 card type keyless fob since 2009, when I got the car brand new. It never worked correctly. I spent countless hours trying to program it, but now I know it's b/c the dealer in Thousand Oaks, CA never did it. (The manager told me I could program it myself). Thank you for saving me more headaches and time.
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I lost my keyless remote with key. I have a spare key and ordered another keyless remote and followed these instructions. The keyless remote is working. Easy steps.
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After viewing other tutorials on how to program a remote, I was having issues with programming the fob.
Then after viewing your video, I followed the steps you outlined, and by magic they all now work,lol. Thank you for your tutorial, I look forward to your future reviews.
Is there a way to program a new fob WITHOUT having the actual key?
Bought a mazda 2, 2010. The keys weren't working so the trader put new batteries in them - broke one of the clips (delicate) that split the key in half. When i took the car they said only one key works for opening but both work starting. I took the key apart that wasn't working because the light wasn't working, turns out the 2 metal prongs on top of the battery were squashed so i lifted them a little. So now the light works every time but still won't lock/unlock the car. I took the first time plunge and followed you video. And well done and thanks for your help, saved me a ton of cash at the dealers, we're all good. Thanks again.
Ray - - You just saved me a hundred dollars or more. I bought a used 2003 Miata and one of the two "fobs" didn't work. I thought it was defective and I was about to order a new one. Then I saw this video. With your clear instructions,, I re-programmed both of them so they now BOTH work great. They "key" - - as you explained - - is that you need to re-program BOTH of them at the same time, not just the "bad" or "new" one. But that was easy with your instructions. Much thanks. Dan
Thank you, Whitney Automotive!! I tried this 3 or four times with the instructions given in the remote I ordered (exactly the same as yours). I came inside, pulled up TH-cam and found your video. Your visual made it much easier to understand. Worked on the 2nd try! And thanks for the door switch info. I never noticed it until this video.
Thanks my man - good clear explanation of the process. I'm blind (and yes own a car, but have others drive me around) and I had no problem following your clear instructions. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video.
My local Mazda dealer wanted $95 to re-program my fob (after I changed the battery).
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :)
My remote lost the connection. I was re-programming by following your instruction and it worked! Thank you so much!!!
...and just like that, sir, the new remotes are programmed. Thanks for making the TH-cam video saving me hundreds. Also, great presentation with little to no detractors (ums, uh’s and others). It shows you know your subject matter. Much success to you.
You just saved me 60.00! Mazda was going to charge me 60.00 to do this. Thank you so much!!! 😘
Instructions that came with my replacement remote from ebay where incorrect for my Mazda 323 Protege, your instructions worked 1st time. Cheers mate
Thank you! thank you! thank you!!!! My remote stopped working, so I did the obvious...replaced battery. No luck...dreaded having to buy a new one ($). Thought that maybe I could 'fix' it? That's when I found your video...tried it...and low and behold :D!!!
Very grateful. You have some good Karma coming your way!!
I am working on a 2008 Mazda 3. I am trying to program the remotes. I am at a repair shop that lost the remote key. when I do the same procedure you did in the video, after opening and closing the drivers 3x the locks do not cycle to indicate I am in programming mode. I can see the door light on the dash so i know it pick up the open/close signal. if I remove the key or close the door, the lock will cycle 2x to let me know I am exiting programming mode. have you ever seen this issue ?
Hello, did you solve that?
A little tip if you have a key release button, you don't have to turn the key to the release position each time. Just turning the key from run to the acc position worked for me. I had some issues at first trying to turn it to the release position until I tried it without pushing the key release each time. Just thought I would share in case anyone else was having this problem.
I have been thinking about that good point!
Yay! I bought the fobs for my Miata and saw that places were going to charge upwards $200 to program them. Thank you!!
This was helpful, but not the exact procedure that worked on my 99 Mazda 626 LX 5 speed manual. I tried the same procedure as the video, but to no avail. I started with my door open, and after three ignition cycles ( not starting the car), and three door cycles, I left the door open like in the video. Nothing happened. But, I noticed that as soon as I shut the door after the third cycle, I heard two long beeps. After these beeps I was able to hit the "door open" button on the key fob/remote twice to program the remote. Also, when I found that closing the door at the final step enabled two long beeps and then programming, I noted that the locks did not cycle as in the video ( locks only cycled after unlock pushed on remote). Sorry if this was addressed in any comments previously.
Awesome video. Easy and fast! My dealer was going to charge me $55 to program the fob. Thanks for saving me $ and for making such an easy to understand video.
2009 mazda 3 now has a fob programmed for it thanks to this video. Easy instructions did while watching video.THANK YOU
We are grateful. Going thru some tough times and you saved us some significant amount of money. Thanks from Texas.
Wow I have 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback I bought on Ebay this keyless remote control for it. I follow your instructions and it work thank you so much man much blessing to you.
My remote didn’t worked 02 miata. After your advice it works like it should!!!thanks bro for making this video
Dude you are awesome!!! Thank you for posting this video, I got a 2002 Miata and the remotes were not working, this video saved me a super headache!! Great video by the way!
My car wouldn't go into programming mode. I had to push my key inwards and hold it inwards the whole time to make sure it knew my key was in the ignition. After I did that it worked flawlessly. I've been trying to figure this out for years.
Thanks greatly for this tip. After trying for about 1.5hr this comment matched with what I was experiencing and I was able to get the programming working. I'm sure others who've been experiencing problems is due to this.
I followed your instructions and voila!!!!! It worked, I now have a remote for my 2003 Miata! Thank you so much!!!!!
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Help! Lost my switch blade key fob on the slopes snowboarding but I have a spare key fob that unlocks the car but won’t start. Any tips?
@@digitalmazda3 The programming procedure in this video is for the keyless entry system. There is a separate chip in the key portion of the switch blade keys that is responsible for communicating with the immobilizer/PATS system to start the car. This is also a programmable system. However, you can not program the key to start the vehicle is you only have one or no working keys. Two functioning and programmed keys are needed to program a third.
If you have no working keys, the vehicle will need to be programmed to receive the code in that key be either the dealer or a licensed locksmith. Hope this helps!!
I spent 3 days trying to program this . Via written instructions thanks for posting this video ... enjoy the coffee Tip
Will I be able to use a code a universal remote ? If so is there a list of certain remotes thay work?
Thanks so much for the video! 10yrs ago, this would've cost $100 to be done at a dealership.
Do you need more than one key to make it work? I just got my 2011 Mazda 3 and only got one key, and the last owner broke the switchblade remote, and it's held together with electrical tape. The car works, and runs good, but I would like a spare. Had it for two weeks, and the remote never worked, but the key still starts the car.
Took me a couple of times to get both keys reprogrammed. No idea why they suddenly failed. But, thanks to your vid I have both remotes working properly. Thanks!
This is an awesome video. The procedure works on my 2006 Mazda3! Thank you!
Thank You! I thought the battery was dead in my remote but buying a new one did not fix the problem so i did a google seacrh and it ed me to this video my car did exactly what was shown here and my remote works now! it must have gotten un programmed while in my bag due to so many presses. So glad this worked thanks again!
Thanks man! Worked perfectly on my 2002 Mazda Miata. I changed the battery and it wasn’t working so I found your video and it’s working perfectly!
Just donated :) ; saved me so much more. I watched and followed your advise. The only thing different to all other advise is the "open" the door at end before hitting the remote twice. thank you.
Hi, i followed the same procedure and opened the door at the end, but the programed remote won't lock or unlock the drivers door. Can you please shed more light on your experience.
Thanks
Reginald.
@@reginaldigweike4002 I had no issues, i was setting up second fob. I note that if a car door is not shut properly, the fob will not remote lock or unlock?
@@chinesegambler my car was shut properly and even when inside the car, only the passenger door latch moves to lock and unlock, just to add i have a valet key (no buttons) so trying to add a remote key, could that be where the problem is?
@@chinesegambler how about the metal key that flips out, does it have a chip in it that is meant to be programed?
I have a question about this program, I worked this method until 2:33 but after this doing nothing, if I push any button, nothing happened. What do you think what did I doing wrong? Thanks. My car is 2005 Mazda 3.
Hi Whitney, we have a second hand mazda 3 with one switchblade key fob and an extra regular key, if I program a new remote to work with the extra regular key I have so I get two remotes do I have to reprogram the original switchblade one along with the spare remote I will be buying?
I have done all of this and does not work. I remember 3 years ago I tried and the locks moved but didn't work either . Any suggestions?
Did you find a solution? I have the same problem
You're asking people to help you... LOL Don't you think some information about the vehicle would be helpful possibly.....
Ugh didnt work for me either!!
Did y'all get working ?
Hi Ray - tried this and everything happened exactly as you said except when I went to click the "unlock" 2x nothing happened. When I started car after - the locks went off/on a couple of times....but still nothing with remote. Any thoughts?
Will that flip key you have there work on a 2008 mazda 3?
Please come back and make more videos. They are super helpful especially the ones on the rx8
Had trouble with it at first. (Made my alarm go off.) but my second attempt worked just like the video. I think I started with my door closed before. Thanks for the Video!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I had to replace the battery on my 2004 Mazda Miata key fob and when that didn't work I came across your video... now both fobs are working perfectly! much appreciated
Happy to help! If there is anything else I can help with feel free to ask!
Great video. Worked just as you said but after I got the new fob to work the original one didn't. Put the original key in the ignition (new one not cut yet) and went thru the cycle and got the original fob to work again. Then the new on stopped working. How can you program one and not loose the first working one.
Same here - 2015 Miata. I went back and forth several times, and can only have one fob programmed at a time. So, now what?
Okay - in case you haven't figured this out yet, when you take the key out of the ignition, it terminates the process. At least, that was the mistake that I was making. So go through the sequence, press the unlock button twice without removing the ignition key, press the unlock button twice on the second remote and then take the key out of the ignition. Good luck!
Awesome! This worked! Had the same issue when only 1 OEM fob would work at a time, and the solution was to press the unlock button on both fobs while the car was still on programming mode. Thanks a lot!
Wonders if that car would start using the newly programmed key? Would have been nice to see car actually start and not just the door lock/unlock function. I just bought a 2014 Mazda5 sport and only have two keys and would like to make two more back up keys. Any suggestion on how to buy compatible programmable key on eBay or amazon would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
ray. your advise worked great. one problem. first off I have a 2006 mazda 6. I wanted a second key. I went through the procedure and it worked. after it was done the original key did not work. I then in turn did the procedure again leaving the original key in the ignition and pushing the unlock twice. it worked but then the second key that did work , did not work after I did that. what? help Greg
Thank you very much! I tried it on my friends 2012 Mazda 3i. It didn't unlock the doors when I opened the door the 3rd time. The light on the dash did show it was in programming mode. When I pressed the unlock button on the fob twice it paired with the car. Everything works now. I will be sending a tip via PayPal.
Thanks...but one clarification please...
Do I see that you are using TWO remotes ? One that you left in the ignition and the other remote that you pressed the OFF button and then you removed the first key from the ignition
So is it one or two remotes...thanks
Mr. Whitney I have a question, and please forgive me if you covered this already. With the switch blade key, if I perform this procedure does that program the key part also it kny the FOB? I am planning to order to blank switch blade style keys and I wasn't sure if this would do the trick after they have been cut to fit or if something else is needed. Thanks!
Followed your instructions and they worked perfectly. Thanks man, saved me some money. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thank you for making it so easy . Even the tire shop folks didn't know how to do it. Maybe I can show them the video lol
Watched like 3 videos and finally this one worked thanks man. 2012 3 hatchback.
Hi, great video! I have a 2005 Mazda 3S. I can't get the car to go into programming mode to program the new remote. The current remote still worksfor UNLOCK and PANIC but the LOCK function doesn't work. Any ideas as to why the car won't go into programming mode? Thanks!
David Arabian I'm having a similar issue. could be the switch (lock/unlock)
I have a Mazda 3 (2004) and my remote just stopped working. Changed the battery, tested the remote, all fine. But the car does not recognize the remote anymorel. What can be the problem? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks
I know this is an old video but any pointers on how to program the trunk release button? I have the 4 button style fob and the trunk release just triggers the panic mode instead of releasing the trunk. Thanks!
Will this make the trunk button work on the fob as well?
I ordered 2 new remote controls and did all the steps to program everything was good but at the end when I push the unlock button nothing happens I tried few times and it’s the same thing please let me know what you think is the problem or what I should do
thanks so much for this video .,,even after changing my remote battery ( learned how on your other video lol ) it still was not unlocking the doors ... i programmed it using this video and it now works :)
@Joe Walker
Is your vehicle going into the programing mode? If the remotes are good and the keyless module (above the headliner) has been replaced and are known good, you may be looking at a passenger junction box (PJB). If the vehicle does not go into programming mode then you may have a faulty ignition switch or door switch. You will have to go to a Mazda dealer to have this confirmed and programed if it is in fact failing and you choose to replace it.
Yeah my vehicle goes into programming mode. I'm assuming the Keyless Module is good since it allows my car to go into programming mode, but not too sure. I did get the modules from cars at a junkyard. Is the PJB expensive to fix? My car is going to a Mazda dealer soon for another repair so maybe I'll have them look at it(was hoping to avoid the dealer for this issue due to the cost). Thanks for the help!
Joe Walker The keyless control module has a receiver. It may be in the programming mode but not receiving the signal from the remote. There is also a microcomputer in the PBJ that can be malfunctioning, and unfortunately the PJB itself can be very expensive. Before you go buying any more parts you may want to just let the dealer look at it since you are headed there anyway. Don't overlook simple things like fuses as well... just one more basic thing to check..
+Whitney Automotive Is there any fuses that are for specifically the remote unlock function? I tried to program a switchblade remote for a 2011 Mazda 3, and after opening and closing the door 3 times, the car would not go into programming mode. Thanks
Please help!! I went through all the steps. My remote still isn't working. I'm not sure if I have to just buy another remote or not. After I pressed the unlock button twice it still did nothing. I have a 2003 Mazda 6.
+Howabouthosevideos6 ...the first time we did this it did not work ...we did it again right away and working great now .. try it more than the one time
Thank you so much for this video. It worked and saved me a lot of money. If it doesn’t work at first, keep trying. I’m so pleased with this video
Thanks for the upload Ray I followed you're instructions and presto! Fobs are once again working.
Thank you so much Brother for your informative video. Saved me a lot of headache trying to figure out what was wrong with my remote after an extended period of having the battery disconnected during a timing belt repair. Very much appreciated :) Cheers :)
good video. my door drive door lock below the handle though does no lock and unlock though. my passenger side does. I've been having this issue for a while though. my remote nor the door switch will unlock the driver door. i have to use the actual key or manually lock it by flicking the switch from within. what do you think my issue is?
Hello Ray,
Tried this on my Mazda 6 2007, unfortunately didn't work. The fob stopped working after I recently disconnected battery to do some work and hasn't been right since. Think I may have blown a fuse.
Hello from Glasgow area.
Thanks for your informative video. Can you do the same for Mazda 3 2006 whose alarm keeps going off - well not always. I am sure I found an article before that had a procedure to cure it. Many thanks again, Danny UK
Hey Ray, my alarm fob has tiny lights on just like the one you showed, what I can do thanks
Ray, I have a 2007 RX8 and your videos they have been very helpful. My vehicle has the key card remote where the key slides out of the card remote. Can it be replaced with the switch blade style key and remote?
Thank you so much for making this video. It was so clear and informative that I, a 60 yo woman was able to activate my mazda 3 key fob.
What year is your Mazda ? I have a 2012
So let me get this straight, if one were to add remote access to their car, do they have to change their current key or set up the remote access system, then they could use their original key???
Im just trying to do like you are doing but it doesn't work for me.
Hi
I have a Mazda 3 2010 and my keyless remote was lost so i buy one from amazon (on with LED) and try to program it like you in the video but that what happen
when i finish the closing and opening the door the car respond with single lock and unlock but when i hit the unlock button in the remote twice nothing happen , i try several times and i fail also i replace the battery for the remote same problem
so please help me
I'm having this exact same issue. 2010 Mazda I bought from someone who lost the fob. bought a switchblade style. put the car into programming mode and hit unlock, fob lights up, but no dice. is it possible for my car to be equipped with power windows and doors but not remote unlock?
Mine did the same thing at first. When I removed the key, the locks clicked "locked/unlocked" twice. THEN, I was able to use the unlock button on the remote, and everything was fine. I know this reply is late. Maybe you still have the car...
Me too
Could be the motor within the door isn’t working to open/close ur lock. This comment was years old but fuck it.
i just got a 2010 mazda 6 with two switch blade fob's both have leds that come on only one will open the doors with the buttons . i put the working one in the key switch and went thru your programming. i hit the unlock twice on the one that did not work. it now works BUT the one that was working no longer works. i reversed the keys and now still one works but the other does not. how do i program them so both work. thanks Tony
Hi Ray 👋 what if your original key is too broke to function? Is there a way i can get the new one to work w out the old one?
Great video... Reprogramed my father in laws car after a battery change and it worked a treat.
Great video, Thanks! your instructions helped with the unlocking & locking of the doors. How do I get the trunk to work also?
Oct 13 2021 this video still works. Thanks for educating me.
Whitney Automotive .... Lets see here ... I bought used 2010 Mazda 3s. The dealer had only 1 key with a chip. I bought a second key with chip from Ace hardware and they also cut and programmed it for $69 was the total cost compared to the dealer that wanted $300 plus. Next I ordered 2 switchblade key fobs from Walmart for $48.00. Its apparently not working ... do the switchblade key's in the fob have to be cut and programmed in order to program the keyfob? Another thing is the doors and trunk are electric but i see no power buttons at all. The doors will auto lock and unlock accordingly ... etc. For some reason now I'm thinking there no transmitter for keyfob remote ... the Sales man said I had to get my own because the original owner kept his keyfob's. I am now wondering if he lied knowing or unknowing ... ?
Hi i know this is an old video but i hope you have a suggestion for me. I have a 2006 mazda 3 with factory installed remote start. I can follow this procedure to get the car into programming mode but it will not respond to the key fob when i press the unlock bottom. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have a question. What if the locks did cycle when I was done and pulled the key out? Remotes work though. I tried to put it back into programming and the locks didn't cycle.
The key has to be cuted with the original in diferent procces or the key is universal?? Thanks
Thank you so much, easy to learn, and you're alot better than other self proclaimed car guru's.
Worked for me! The car was a little picky with the rhythm I used, but I got it after two or three tries. Thanks!
Hey Ray what's happening when the lock keep closing even while driving
Thanks for the video
yhaady I'm not sure I fully understand your question. The doors lock on their own while you are driving?
I figure it out
I did an emission test and the guy disconnect the scan tool before he turned off the car and mess up the computer so I reset it with my scan tool
So battery tester showed the 1620 as good but little light on remote was not coming on (didn't know it was supposed to). New battery and back in business. Thanks
My 2008 Miata door ajar light stays on. I've tried WD40 in the door jam and trunk jam, checked fuses in engine compartment as well as driver's side. Didn't work. Even though the card key 'unlocks', I can not lock my doors; even manually with a key (because I know the door ajar light is on and the door won't lock because of that). I'm just a gal that does a lot of maintenance/fixing on my own. Is there something else I can do to fix this before having to pay a dump load of money? I'd appreciate any suggestion.
Hey, my 2010 Mazda 3 SD remote control is not working, I changed the battery, it did work for couple of days and then quit!
I think the problem is with the remote itself, and its the only remote key (Flip Key) I have when i bought the car, so if I buy a new flip key online and do the steps that you did in this video, it will work?
Hi good morning. I need your advice regarding the choice of the 2 button remote control of my 2005 Mazda 3. which megahertz should I use? 313.8, 315 or 433 MHz? I thank you in advance.
Tried this... Wasn't successful. The doors lock however there is no door chime going off while the key is in the ignition. Could this be why I wasn't able to program my remote? Also could there be a different type of issue I need to address? Thank you for your help and time
Hi,
Great Video!
I did the process as you show it. But only the Unlocking bottom works, not the Locking one. I have to do it manual to set up the alarm. Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
Thank you,
Hi! Tnx for this useful video. I just have one question, which answer maybe you know.
I have replaced doom light module (also locking is in it)(mazda 6 2004 GG) and after that i had to reprograming my keys and windows. I removed ACC while i was working on it. Now my doom lights are not working on UNLOCK car, but are working on open door and also after driving car and plug out the keys. Any suggestion.
Tnx.
Hi, I drive a 2008 Mazda cx7 and as I understand it there is no way to re-program a faulty credit card style keyless entry. Is that correct or is there a way, which I hope. The other question is if I do have to purchase a new one what would you suggest if I would want to buy one off a ebay? Thanks for any help you can give.
@Whitney Automotive, thanks for the video! Really straight-forward. My question is will this work for an aftermarket remote? Or is the procedure different based on the remote? Thanks man!
Hello I have a 2005 Mazda 6 sport and ordered a remote opener from Amazon same as the one you show in the video and I tried the steps 4 times and it does not work.
Could it be the battery is dead ?
I can program the remote , but the key does not work. Is that because the id chip need to be linked to the car as well?
Brilliant! This worked great on a 2005 Mazda 3. thank you for sharing this.
Do you just leave the key in and hit unlock of take it out? And my car won't start at all the only way to start it is with my remote start. With that reset too and start with the key?
Avery Pollock Sounds like you have some other problems going on here. It would be difficult for me to answer this without having the car in front of me because if your car will only start with the "remote start" function, there may be a problem with your key or PATs system as a whole. This video and the programing of the remote should have nothing to do with the car starting.
Hi, I watched your video several times and followed your instructions for my 2006 Mazda 3 but the new fob will not work. Any suggestions?
I literally just did mine using this video with two key fobs and it worked. Make sure your battery placement is correct. Mine actually have two batteries, and I could find no suggestions for placement. Everything I found was for a single battery. Trial and error led to them being both positive sides facing in against the spring clip. I also had to solder one of the spring tips that had broken off the circuit board. Now I have to figure out why the remote start isn't working.