EmperorBen

Hello fell or 8 members. So I've been searching to see if there is a way to switch my card key to a switchblade key or normal key(transponder) but haven't had any luck so far. Would anyone let me know if it is even possible? I am really not a fan of the card key. I also asked a Mazda mechanic at browning Mazda and he said it is impossible. I would just like to have some reassurance on here from othe rx8 owners. Thanks in advance and sorry if this post dent belong here.

- Ben

xexok

Seems possible.


https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/swtich-blade-key-04-a-147913/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/04-rx8-06-switchblade-dealer-says-wont-work-127530/

RearDriveNinja

I think his question is a little different, from what I can tell it looks like he has the Advanced Kelyess Entry on his car, the black rectangular "credit card" key.

Does anyone know if switching from that key to a switch blade type key will allow you to still work the system as before or will you only be able to start the car using the actual physical key?

EmperorBen

yeah, i have the 'credit card' type key that mazda gave me(only one) and it doesn't even work wirelessly; it is ***'d. I just like the older types of keys. but i don't really know how various wireless entry works.

xexok

It was not exact no, but in at least one of those threads people talked about changing their keyless entry into a switchblade key. The person that did talk about it if I linked the right thread said he could start the car and lock it, but could not unlock it with the actual key.