Cool RX8 Key
11-06-2003, 09:39 PM
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go to this site they sell the key and key holder....
http://www.jt-imports.com/Mazda_RX8_JDM_Parts.htm
http://www.jt-imports.com/Mazda_RX8_JDM_Parts.htm
11-07-2003, 02:14 AM
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Thanks Chaseme... I too wonder how it works with the stock key and the chip inside. Anyone know? I wouldn't want to purchase one and just have for decoration, I want it to work.
11-07-2003, 03:14 AM
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I remember something further back that these keys weren't compatable w/US market 8's. But if they are, the dealership should just have to program it to work w/your vehicle. Would be pricey though. Someone jhsut replaced one of their keys, and it wasn't pretyy. (I think it was Mikeb that replaced his spare, not sure though)
11-10-2003, 09:54 AM
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I've gotten word from Jason at JT-Imports that this key does indeed have the chip for the ignition. I'm gonna order up the key and be the guinea pig to see if it works for us in the US. I'll keep everyone updated....
11-10-2003, 03:18 PM
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So where would be the best place to take one of these keys to get cut? I would probably take it to a locksmith just so its done right, I wouldn't want to trust it to the girl at the key cut stand in the mall.....
11-12-2003, 07:55 PM
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Good stuff!
The dealer will spend about 3 minutes reprogramming your ECU/Cluster to work with the new key.
Make sure you bring you other keys that you still want to work in the car.
The dealer will spend about 3 minutes reprogramming your ECU/Cluster to work with the new key.
Make sure you bring you other keys that you still want to work in the car.
11-12-2003, 09:26 PM
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The key is cool but expensive. Seems like I remember seeing how to set the key for the system in that tech highlights CD that was posted a while back. I will look for my copy and see what it says. As I remember it was that you put in your key and started the car then turned it off and within a minute put in the new key and start the car. I may be wrong but it wasn't harder than that. I can't see paying the dealer to setup the key unless they had to hook up to the car.