Rotary-RX8

I need help ASAP cause im supposed to be somewhere right now and i dropped my Advanced keyless entry key on the floor and it doesnt work anymore so i cannot turn on my car. Supposedly if you remove the valet key and put it into the ignition you can turn on the car but its not working cause i think the valet key itself was not programmed. I need help !! I tried removing the battery and bending the metal inside the key so it comes in contact cause i know it shifts once in a while with no luck. Help !!!

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Rotary-RX8

helpp .. anyone

Kafka

I have keyless entry too and I haven't encountered this problem yet...I always thought the valet key within the car will work since the whole key is programmed (including the valet key??)

Rotary-RX8

Its supposed to but i dropped the advanced keyless entry key (entire remote) and then i pressed the buttons and it stopped working. I couldnt start the car so i tried the valet key and didnt work as well cause i dont think its programmed.

Im so pissed . I tried removing the battery and reputting it in but no luck. My car wont start !!

diablo900t

Is the wheel locked? I had a problem once before, my advanced key batteries were dead and the ignition wouldn't turn. I put the valet key in and it still wouldn't turn over and I thought i was screwed.

Ended up being that the wheel was locked - try pulling the steering wheel to the center while you're turning the ignition with the valet key.

Rotary-RX8

The wheels are straight. I went and tried again and stilll didnt work.

Rotary-RX8

If i get mazda to fix the remote. Can i just bring the remote there or would i have to tow the freakin car there as well. This sucks man

Novoken

sucks bro. So they remote is broken?

mazdamechaniac322

Unfortunately if the valet key was never programmed, and the battery in the remote is dead or weak, there's no way to start the vehicle. I suggest getting a new battery for the remote and then get the valet key programmed. I think the battery number is CR2025...

Rotary-RX8

Thats the thing im not sure if its the battery thats dead or the remote broken when i dropped it.

Ill try putting in a new battery tonight and see if it works. i really hope so

Rotary-RX8

Went and walked to my local drug store and bought a brand new battery. Put it in and it doesnt not work. Red light does not blink. Anyone know what else i can try to do ?? Before spending $500 at the delearship

alnielsen

Is the battery upside down?

Rotary-RX8

Nope lol.. I even tried it the WRONG side to see if it would work. I dont know what to do anymore lol.

Rotary-RX8

Went to mazda. He couldnt get the remote working either. So i have to get my car towed there and have them diagnose it. To see if the remote is broken or if they can re program it.

Rx8canada

The remotes probably broken inside there very fragile. You did try the key in the remote right?
If you have that fob

Rotary-RX8

Yup i tried it and it didnt work either cause i dont have the key programmed.

cpenner

I feel your pain.

First thing I did when I got my 8 was buy a third advanced key from eBay. If you already have TWO working remotes/keys, you can program a third. If you're down to one - you need the dealer.

G_ man

I still think the steering wheel may be locked try giving the steering a turn to left and right
(maybe)

jasonrxeight

if the LED is not blinking its not working. time for a new key.

Rotary-RX8

I tried bro. But if the remote isnt detected by the car it wont start.

Im going to mazda hopefully in the next few days. Theyll see if the remote still works.. if so reprogram it along with the key which should have been programmed a long time ago. If remote doesnt work ill have to purchase a new one and reprogram the new one along with my existing key.

pistonhater

That's what I was thinking.

I'm super confused. What do you mean the "real" key doesn't work? It just works like a regular key, nothing to be programed. All you have to do is remove that plastic cap, insert the key as you would on a regular car and start the engine.

Perhaps I'm missing your point, but the point of that key is to be used in an emergency situation like yours - meaning; when the receiver stops working due to dead battery or whatever.

Rotary-RX8

Piston hater - When i mean real key i mean emergency key. THat emergency key has a chip inside the black little plastic part and it was to be programmed. Unfortunately, ever since i bought the car off the previous owner THAT emergency key was not programmed therefore even if the emergency key i wont be able to start the car.

My cars going in on monday. I have a feeling the remote is completely busted like most of you said which means id have to buy another remote then program both the remote and the emergency key.

Rotary-RX8

Sorry to bump this thread. I was thinking about this problem the other day. Like i said i will be getting my car towed to my local mazda dealership monday. I was wondering if they will be able to fix my problem. I have NO working key at the moment to start the car. Will they be able to get me a brand new remote that they can program without existing working keys/remotes ?

8 Maniac

The dealer can.

The only reason you'd have to have a working key is if you were programming a new key yourself, I think. I'm not sure how that works with the newer keys/wireless keys.

Rotary-RX8

okay thanks. I was starting to get worried that im screwed lol.