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Old 05-20-09, 10:28 AM
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MI How do I get a replacement ignition key?
mY IGN KEY HAS RUN AWAY how does one deal with this problem??? Hate to punch it!!!!Please email any good ideas lonesomebob@comcast.net
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Old 05-20-09, 10:34 AM
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You find it or use a spare ignition key
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Take your passenger key cylinder out. Your gonna have to dissamble the door panel and remove a gold clip and a connecting rod. Take the cylinder to a locksmith should be about 60 bucks. Or you could look in the classifieds and find a lock set.
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READ "GETTING A KEY MADE"
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/help-getting-key-made-778658/
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Take your passenger key cylinder out. Your gonna have to dissamble the door panel and remove a gold clip and a connecting rod. Take the cylinder to a locksmith should be about 60 bucks. Or you could look in the classifieds and find a lock set.
If your going to take a cylinder out, take the rear hatch one out. It's much easier.
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the key code is on the passenger door lock
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take your VIN # to mazda that's what i did for my accord a few years ago
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all you have to do is take your registration into Mazda and they will cut you a new key from the vin number. Most dealers atleast want to see the registration and an ID so you're not just cutting a key to steal a car.
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They will sell you a new key, but it will be for an RX-8
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Originally Posted by lascelles
They will sell you a new key, but it will be for an RX-8
not so much...mazda still sells the original key blanks and with your VIN or the key code stamped into the passenger side lock cylinder, the dealer can cut you a new key. the RX-8 key is just a key blank without the transmitter and will not work in the 7 due to its vastly different shape.
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Cool The real key report
I found the key at my local library in their lost and found box , had been there for months .
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You've got some kinda luck Bob.
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Originally Posted by lonesomebob
I found the key at my local library in their lost and found box , had been there for months .
now that is strange..but awesome none the less!! congrats!
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I found the key at my local library in their lost and found box , had been there for months .
And just exactly what were you doing in the local library?
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