Ok, so today i went with some friends to pick up Shizzy, my '83 LE RX-7. the only remaining key was NOT where i had left it, so now i have no way to start it up or lock and unlock the doors. my friends and i tried to find the lock code on the machanism, but we were told we had to remove and locate it on the tumbler assembly itself, which i could not remove. a locksmith told us that figuring out what code the key was would cost around $185, so screw that. my plan for now is to go up to a junkyard and rip out a wrecked RX-7's locks and ignition system and swap them in. does anyone know how to remove the part of the lock you insert the key into without damaging the car? thanks

 

Can you open the car? If not, get a slim jim and open your car door. Once inside, remove the door panel and remove the lock assembly... You're gonna have to remove the lock assembly to replace them anyhow...

I'd say your best bet is to bring your registration to the local Mazda dealership and see if they can cut you a key.

 

yeah i left it unlocked (thank god) but they can cut a key with only the registration? i thought they would need the lock code?

 

yeah i work at a dodge dealer, i get keys cut like nothing, and its only like 10 bucks, all you need is the vin and they will cut it, bring the registration too it would help, im going to buy an rx8 key and get a key kut to my rx7

 

ehh shop around, make them compete against one another. i had a lock smith come out and make a key from a blank he had. popped it in and filed where it hung until it started, truely badass, then he copied it to two more keys all for 80 bones, he made the 3 keys for me from the ignition cylinder in under 40 minutes

 

Umm, do you know anyone else with a FB, the keys are pretty much universal. I havent met another FB that i couldnt open the doors and start the car with my key. But keep it hush hush

 

well lets pray the locks arent rekeyed and then the 4# code on the pass door lock (i think) is the key code.... if it works right it down and get some spares

 

thanks guys, u just probably saved me like 80 bux

 

just take your VIN number to the mazda dealer, they cut me one for 6 bucks, no questions asked.

 

yeah um i have 2 other FB's and no those keys dont work...i tried lol the only 'code' i got was 4 digits long, but it was 1 number, a letter, then 2 more numbers, and the locksmith said it should be 5 numbers, no letters at all. ima take the VIN down to a mazda place tho and hope like hell they can cut me a key

 

...and I thought it was just me. I actually crank my FB using my FC's key.

 

hey the garage found my key, i had 3 copies made already lol, thx for all the help tho