I just purchased an 85.

It only had one Hardware R Us key with it.
The key works the ignition and the hatch, but the doors require jiggling most of the time.
I searched here and discovered a thread about the key code on passenger door lock, pulled the lock, cleaned it up; found the code as promised and journeyed down to the local dealer.


They looked at me like I just dropped in from Mars.

“to old” “Not in the data base”



I can get a key blank; they even have fancy rotor headed blanks. Then hand file a new key based on the tumblers. But hopefully someone has a more elegant solution

 

I was told long ago by the dealer they could do it by VIN, but I dont know if thats true or not anymore. Could be you run into the same problem of it not being in the database anymore.

You could check with a locksmith, some have books/CDs they can look those codes up in to have a key made.

I went through a similar ordeal with my CBR 600 when I lost the key. Most would cut a key to code for less than $15. Unfortunately, no one had the codes I needed cut for my motorcycle, and the Honda dealer doesn't even track them to begin with. I ended up having one hand filed for about $40 at the same locksmith the dealer was going to send it to anyway.

Anyway, if you can find a locksmith that has the info to cut the key to the code, it should be fairly cheap, otherwise you can give them the lock and they will hand file one as you know.

Also, most dealers dont have in house locksmiths, they just send it out to a locksmith to have it done anyway. Sometimes its cheaper to go through the dealer since they get price cuts because they use the same guys over and over again, sometimes its cheaper to go straight to the locksmith because the dealer will mark it up.

~T.J.

 

i noticed our electronic key machine didnt have some of those weird old ones in there.

they can copy yours, or you can find someone with an old key machine (ive got some hand held ones), that would prolly work.

might try a locksmith too.

 

Never had a problem with the code with the locksmiths around here.

 

i took the passenger lock cylinder to the dealer along with the vin. they had the key type, but not the key code. the code was on the door cylinder. they cut one in 5 min. by the way i have an 83 limited edition.

 

you need to find someone with an older key machine

 

I just went though this problem find a locksmith it cost me 25 bucks and never a problem again the dealerships don't want to deal with a car as old as an rx7 so they will make up excuses

 

I had exact match keys made from digital photos by an outfit called, IIRC, Keys4classics.

 

give them the code from the door they should be able to do it good advice biffle your problem should be solved

 

The code from the door did not work!

I'll try Keys4classics.com, but Mazda is not listed on the site.

 

I sent an e-mail Thursday am.

Have not got a reply yet, but I'll keep everyone posted.

 

If necessary I may be able to dig up my original post a few months ago when I got two sets from Keys4classics that worked perfectly.

They also returned the code numbers, which I recorded on my Palm.

 

If you can not get a key made to the code you could remove the hatch cylinder and have a locksmith make a new key to match. The hatch cylinder is likely to be the least worn so the key will be more accurate. You might need to replace the door cylinders if they are worn very badly.

 

Our 85 race car has a similar problem only with the ignition being the one the new keys don't work in. We have tried two different sets made by different shops with the same results. Maybe get some blanks from the dealer?

(I know you are wondering WTF does a race car need a key for. We haven't gotten around to pulling all that stuff out and wiring switches up yet!)

 

I think the pass door will be least worn.

Still no reply from Keys4classics. they are loosing style points

 

If your 7 does not have the electric hatch release you may be right.
The hatch lock cylinder is much easier to remove than the door lock.
The usual pattern of wear/use from most to least is:
column lock/start switch
drivers door
passengers door
rear hatch
Most 7's with the electric hatch release have never had a key in the hatch lock.
If your key works well in the hatch lock the problem may be the start switch lock pins are FUBAR. If so, replacing the start switch lock cylinder may be the best solution.

Dennis

 

lacelles I hope you get your key problem solved.

If I may, please tell me more about these "fancy rotor headed blanks" you saw at the dealer.

Thanks

 

mazdatrix.com has them as do others, but mazdatrix is good people

http://www.mazdatrix.com/p3.htm

I planned to use the passenger door lock
1 its out already to get the code.
2 Nobody will ride with me anyway

 

http://rotary13b1.com

 

The keys came in from Keys4classics.com today

They work perfectly.

They are an Australian company
AP Workshop, a division of APRENDA Pty Ltd
They wanted a picture of the key even though I had the codes.

 

How does one hot wire an RX7????? but then there is a steering wheel lock Durn

 

that is not a question to post here. you will not get the answer you are looking for. have a new key made at the dealer. i can even get you the part number.