watoke

Those RX8 owner that purchase their car earlier before the "Retractable Key" was release, can have MM do for you. Cost around $200+ including programming and the immobliser.
I just done it today at MM when servicing my car. Just that the "trunk" button dun seems working, i going back there tomolo to get it done.

Yellow Cab

Bro, $200+ for 1 key or 2? Any pic?

morganoh

Does our MM have immobliser ?

So do that means that once I buy the key I will be able to activate or use the immobliser on the rx8?

Please advice

watoke

You have to pass them all the remotes (think MM have 2)
Yes, they re-program the whole entire remote with the immobliser , so that when u insert the Retractable Key, it works the same as your previous key.
I will try to take some pictures this afternoon and post it.

watoke

Bro, one only

sandman369

i was the first one who had done the retractable key w MM... had a lot of trouble before they got it right finally (brought in wrong key, etc). there should be nothing wrong with the boot release, try holding the button a bit longer (abt 2 secs). thot they should have learnt the mistake and informed you abt it.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...10-05-1502.pdf

Tamas

iTrader: (1)

Well, I don't know what/who MM is, but just get a remote with an already cut key on eBay, then a replacement key from Mazdaparts and program it yourself - should cost way less than that.
I just did the same thing, and my remote + new key with all shipping charges included was about 85 US dollars.

sandman369

MM (mazda motors) is Singapore's distributor for mazda cars and they sell the RX8 FE32 (Euro export model). apparently there are various retractable keys for SE3P (JDM) and FE32 . those sold in the US are good for SE3P and not suitable for the FE32.

only recently MM managed to bring in retractable keys suitable for 2004 FE32. the 200+ mentioned is in singapore dollars (including labour). after conversion, a brand new uncut retractble key and remote is sold at about USD110 (SGD180+) here.

Tamas

iTrader: (1)

Oh, I see. Wasn't aware of the differences between the US and other cars regarding remotes. Interesting.
Actually, all things considered, that price is not bad at all then. Cool.

watoke

Wow ! that's very interesting ...okie, will try it out later on when i get to the carpark.

watoke

Cool ! yes, it works, you got to hold it between 0.5 - 2 secs before the boot opens.
Thanks sandman369 !

Stephy88

this is the one.

coupe07

looks like its high time i got mine done..... the original one juz looks cuckoo and bulky.....

sgrenesis

GO MAN! GO!

Its a must mod for all FE32.

watoke

yeah, that's the one

Stephy88

oh ic, i using it now.

watoke

Yeah, those bought the RX8 later will get the retractable key
Some of us, like me bought much earlier, was just a normal key (means Key and Remote is separated)

ngkenny

i think must ask coupe to gather those itchy backside MM owners to do a group booking for the retractable key.

been eyeing it for sometime already.....

coupe....flyer....what say u two?

coupe07

we 2 hiao neh nehs oredi MSN arrange liao.... The other hiao kias, blackjack's bf, lsblack, cuscorex, tan simi???? after CNY lets all go do together..

zavhan

Why so in a hurry to get the keys !

Wait for 2008 RX8 keys lah ! i mean keyless entry !

Juz stand beside ur car and say " Come on baby " and it will start engines , turn on air con and finally door unlock and open for u " the transponder in the shape of a rotor somemore !!!!!

Wat say you 2 !!!!!

Happy new yr !!!

morganoh

If theres a group guy, I would like to join in... CAN I???

watoke

I ask MM about the keyless entry (like those Nissan , Renault cars, as long the remote is within u, u can open the door and start the engine)
But MM say if there's, it wouldn't be just the "keyless fob", rather some major changes, like the door handle, the ingition, coz you need to put the "sensor chips". (Guess Pro and Con)

coupe07

can, but how to grp buy for this??? MM needs to program for us...

morganoh

Maybe we can tell MM we need 10 keys and ask for the price?
Collect the money 1st then pay them in one shot.

watoke

i did it while servicing my car coz that will save time waiting there.
Take note: you got to bring all the keys and remotes (including the spare, MM RX8 owner should have 2 remotes, you got to bring all)
Basically, i think MM re-programmed the remote on the "Jack-Knife" key remote together with the rest that you have.
I doubt MM will give any special prices for grp buy, but again, no harm trying.