2004 swtichblade key
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It's been a while since I've driven an 05+. I'll be ordering my blade key soon too cuz I have an 04. All the uncut keys I see for sale on ebay dont have a trunk release button. They have the panic, lock, unlock. Is that all the other blade keys have or should there be a trunk button as well???
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heres what i bought it has the trunk also shipping was all together 45.28
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
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heres what i bought it has the trunk also shipping was all together 45.28
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
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The switchblade key has to be programmed to work with your car's ECU ( it is a transponder key) once the key is cut it will turn in the ignition but the transponder chip in the key has to be recognized by the ECU. If you have two working keys (even if one is the valet key) you can program it yourself. The remote that unlocks the doors and trunk (whether it is the switchblade from 05 or the keyfob 04) also needs to be programmed. If you have one working remote, you can do it yourself. I bought an 05 switchblade key with trunk lock from ebay at transponder island. It came with full instruction on programming the transponder chip and the remote.
So the good news is that you can buy an 05 switchblade key for your 04 like I did, it will work. I recommend getting the blank cut at a locksmith for about 5 bucks, I don't trust the kid at the hardware store. If you only have one working key, you need to go to the dealership to program the transponder chip into the ECU (about $75) but you can program the remote locking yourself and save money from the dealership programming it if you have one remote that works.
So the good news is that you can buy an 05 switchblade key for your 04 like I did, it will work. I recommend getting the blank cut at a locksmith for about 5 bucks, I don't trust the kid at the hardware store. If you only have one working key, you need to go to the dealership to program the transponder chip into the ECU (about $75) but you can program the remote locking yourself and save money from the dealership programming it if you have one remote that works.
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That is a rip, the keys are actual Mazda keys they aren't third party. They just want to sell a key at the outrageous $180+ price. Some locksmiths have the equipment to program a transponder key, you may want to call around if you don't have another convenient dealer.
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Program the key: starts the car.
Program the remote fob: locks and unlocks the door and truck.
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I really need to do this myself. Although I really don't need the remote part of it but you have to have it to actually get the flip action. I use my alarm remote for the doors and trunk. Oh well, save me from stabbing myself in the leg sometimes.
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2. Try another dealer. Don't know how many there are on the island.
3. If that doesn't work, then buy one from them, get the receipt, get it done, then return the other one to get your money back.
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So do you need to separately program the lock/unlock?
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Yes, see my earlier reply. There are two programming issues, one to program the key's transponder chip into your car's ECU. That allows the car to start. The second programming needed is for the lock/trunk (whether it is a separate keyfob type or the switchblade) the ECU must also be programmed to accept the signal from the "buttons".
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Haha thats funny, It just reminded my of how one of my freinds bought an amp online. At first it worked but then it developed some type of fault. So what he did was, he went to circut city bought a new one (same type and model) then took the broken one to circuit city and got his money back.
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................OKAY!! So what is the verdict OP??? You are or are not able to get you key cut, programmed (and by programmed i mean: car turns on, you can lock/unlock/trunk/alarm from the remote)???????? I'm ready to purchase mine...
This thread has got out of control, I'm lost.
This thread has got out of control, I'm lost.
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guys if you read my switch blade key update it tells everything you need to know. you can program your switch blade remote b4 u even get the key cut, i know b/c i did it myself and worked like a charm and mazda woodhouse charged me 60 dollars to cut and program my key. i even put a diy on how to program the remote
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/switchblade-remote-update-138878/ <--- link to update
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...46#post2315746 <---- link to DIY
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/switchblade-remote-update-138878/ <--- link to update
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...46#post2315746 <---- link to DIY
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Hi, this post is very informative; however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,
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