mclean02

i lost both my keys and i have to get a replacement but Mazda was talking like $250 before towing my car to the dealership which is 15 to 12 miles away any one know how to help or another dealer ship thats cheaper or any options because i would love to use that money on parts instead of a key you know please help if at all possible

ferg

well, you can hot wire your car and call it the day, or you can spend a $1500 for them to replace all locks and get a key for you

ken-x8

Try a locksmith. In principle a licensed locksmith should have access to key programming information.

Might not be that much cheaper, though. About 10 or 15 years ago I locked myself out of my Honda. AAA opened the door for free. Found the key inside, but if I had not the locksmith would have cut a new one for $50. That was just a plain key (no electronics) and a while back. But if a locksmith can handle this, you'll at least save a towing charge.

Ken

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

Problem is you have to program the key for it to work...that either takes 2 original keys and DIY

Or the dealer iDS Computer and the new key.....

Don't know why it should be $250 though...it should be max 1 hour labor and a couple of new keys...

ObliqueFD

iTrader: (1)

I'm not sure this would work on the 8, but on some cars you can disable the key detection system. IF that can be done you can simply take your title (proof of ownership) to the dealer and ask them to cut a key for you. You won't have to worry about programming it because that system would no longer check to see if you are using verified keys. The downside to this is that your car could be stolen more easily.

Any professional audio/security installation place should be able to disable your system for you. They usually do it for remote start systems and they should be familiar with it.

It all comes down to whether saving ~$200 is worth the decreased security of your car.