2004 Switchblade (Flip) Key?
07-11-2008, 05:16 PM
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Out of curiosity how much did you pay for this service? I have the switchblade and programmed it myself by searching in the DIY section for instructions.
07-11-2008, 06:44 PM
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I would have done it myself, but I only received 1 key with the car when I bought it.
You have to have 2 keys to program it yourself.
It cost me $79, to cut the key, program the key, and the remote from the dealer.
You have to have 2 keys to program it yourself.
It cost me $79, to cut the key, program the key, and the remote from the dealer.
07-11-2008, 08:59 PM
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that's a good enough deal. usually they'd be a pain and insist that you get it from them blah blah blah. good thing my co-worker knows the mazda service center head so he got mine programmed for free 
09-24-2008, 07:25 PM
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IT WORKED!!!!! So here is what happened...
Here are the steps that will get you a switchblade (flipkey) for an 04 RX8.
1. Buy a switchblade key on eBay. (An OEM key. If it states that it is for the 05 RX8, it will work in the 04 RX8.)
2. After you receive you key, go to mazda and talk to one of there service people.
3. They will tell you that the 05 switchblade key will not work for the 04 RX8.
4. Complain and tell them that they are wrong. (I had to do this for like 10 mins.)
4. They will tell you that if it doesn't work you won't get your money back. (Agree to this)
5. They will tell you to wait in the lounge, while they program the key. (Programming the 04 key-wireless remote is the same way as programming the 05 key-wireless remote.)
6. After programming (which will work), they will feel really stupid and your gonna feel really good.
7. Pay them and drive off.
My key does everything. Alarm, unlock doors, locks doors and open the trunk.
Well thats it. Lemme know if you guys have any questions.
Cheers!!!
Here are the steps that will get you a switchblade (flipkey) for an 04 RX8.
1. Buy a switchblade key on eBay. (An OEM key. If it states that it is for the 05 RX8, it will work in the 04 RX8.)
2. After you receive you key, go to mazda and talk to one of there service people.
3. They will tell you that the 05 switchblade key will not work for the 04 RX8.
4. Complain and tell them that they are wrong. (I had to do this for like 10 mins.)
4. They will tell you that if it doesn't work you won't get your money back. (Agree to this)
5. They will tell you to wait in the lounge, while they program the key. (Programming the 04 key-wireless remote is the same way as programming the 05 key-wireless remote.)
6. After programming (which will work), they will feel really stupid and your gonna feel really good.
7. Pay them and drive off.
My key does everything. Alarm, unlock doors, locks doors and open the trunk.
Well thats it. Lemme know if you guys have any questions.
Cheers!!!
06-23-2016, 09:10 PM
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Right, so my experience has not been so great. I ordered a replacement key on ebay for my 05, and the dealer says it's no good. I paid $64 to have the blade cut and programmed, and they tried for 2 hours with no luck. The transponder won't program to the ignition and the fob won't program to the keyless unit. Total garbage. Am now in the process of filing a claim.
06-23-2016, 09:15 PM
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Right, so my experience has not been so great. I ordered a replacement key on ebay for my 05, and the dealer says it's no good. I paid $64 to have the blade cut and programmed, and they tried for 2 hours with no luck. The transponder won't program to the ignition and the fob won't program to the keyless unit. Total garbage. Am now in the process of filing a claim.
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