wonderful-life

Exactly Im glad you also manage to program it. All the amercians said I need a remote with exact same visteon number as my old one. That was just bullshit, I got a remote from the UK with visteon number 41787 and it worked perfectly. And my old visteon number was 41844. But I dont blame the americans, perhaps they only knew how the US models worked.

ShellDude

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WTF wonderful-life?!?!? I'm one of those americans you spammed the cr@p out of during your ordeal and I NEVER, EVER, said you needed the same visteon #.

Perhaps you should start a "how to code your key if you have pent up anti-american agressions" thread...

atl04rx8

after i've done all the reading, i wonder if there is a easier way(not he cheapest way) such as buy a key&remote combo and bring it to the dealer, pay them $90 and be done with it?
BTW, i have a 04 rx8 with one key, one remote only.

atl04rx8

so, i've called the dealer, they told me just to programing the switch blade remote is free and $90 for cut the key and programing. I am going to get my key cut at the ACE hardware after my key is program.

wonderful-life

What's wrong with you? Did I say that you told me to have the same visteon number?
I was just confused, thats why I PMed you, because I thought you had the best answers, sorry for that.

REsuperD

would you mind if i asked you where your dealer is?

so if i already have the key cut but just need the chip programmed, it'd probably still be $90? the dealers i live near are always more expensive than other people's...

atl04rx8

my original was to receive my switch blade remote by this week from ebay. Go to ACE hardware have the key cut for $5. Go to the dealer and ask to have the remote program for free. But, things are not always going the way you like. I got screw over by a ebay seller. I paid the remote last friday, i haven't get any email regarding if my remote is been send out. I've send him 4 e-mails so far, zero reply. I am still tring to find a way to reach the seller.

ShellDude

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what is the name of the ebay seller you went through?

atl04rx8

"vl1984e", everyone, watch out for this guy

ShellDude

iTrader: (12)

I've posted the name of the ebayer I got my switchblade from in a couple threads. So as not to look like I'm affiliated with them, or trying to unfairly promote them, drop me a PM if you'd like their name.

A few others have gone through them with success too.

atl04rx8

pm sent,

andylam85

Wow, programming the keyfob/remote was a breeze. I was able to program it on the first try within 15 seconds. I did not have a working keyfob/remote since both of mine apparently died. So it can be done even if you do not have a working keyfob/remote. I have an '04 by the way. Have not cut the key or anything yet, so can't comment on programming a new key.

Here's how I programmed my remote:
Get in the car.
Close the driver's door
Open drivers door
Stick key in ignition and quickly turn from "lock" to "on" then back to "lock" then back to "on" then to "lock" then to "on" and finally back to "lock" and keep the key in there
Quickly push the toggle that's near your left elbow on the suicide door underneath the hinge looking thin
The locks on the doors start to lock and unlock and make some noise and then it stops
Then take the remote you want to program and press the "unlock" button twice. You should then hear and see the car lock and unlock itself.
Press the unlock button on your new remote once more and you should hear and see the car make the lock and unlock noise again.
Finally, close the drivers side door and pull the key out.

Now you should be able to lock and unlock your doors and pop the trunk open with your newly programmed remote.

atl04rx8

nice work, keep us update about the key programing

Sean Cox

I would just like to say thanks a ton guys. I programed my key on the first try and the remote on the second(deprogrammed one of them on the first try LOL)

Dealer charge: $300 w/programing
DIY cost: $57

RXFORLIFE

I still haven t been able to program the remote can someone feed it with a babyspoon. Im missing something here. Could it be the signal or frequency or something.

Help help help

BoosTED

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Are you able to get the car in programming mode for the remote?

There are some remotes that unfortunately do not work with the 8 but we should make sure the directions were followed before blaming the remote.

Remote Programming
· Ensure that all doors, trunk, and hood are closed,
· open the driver’s door
Carry out the operation below within 24 seconds:
· Insert key
· Turn ignition to the run position and off, 3 times
· Leave key in ignition
· Push door switch, 3 times (The door switch is the little rubber one on the jamb of the rear door next to your elbow when sitting in the driver’s seat, which controls the interior lights.)
· Car will lock, then unlock (If it does not: wait 40 seconds and try again)
· Push 'Lock' on first remote, 2 times,
· Push 'Lock' on second remote, 2 times,
· Push 'Lock' on third remote (new), 2 times,
· Now all 3 remotes are accepted by the car.
A person only needs one working remote to setup a second remote but you need to program all remotes you have (up to four) when adding a new remote. Otherwise the remotes not programmed can drop off of the car’s database.
Key Programming

1. Have the additional key (key 3) ready (cut) for registration.
2. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start).
3. Verify that the security light in the dash (looks like a little lock) illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and goes out.
4. Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position within 4 seconds after the security light goes out.
5. Remove key 1
6. Repeat steps 2-5 using key 2.
7. Repeat steps 2-5 using key 3.
8. If additional keys need to be registered, repeat Steps 1-7 in the same manner as key 3.

J2R

I programmed the fob from a switchblade for a 04, however the trunk button and panic button are not working. The unlock and lock do work. Any idea why?

RXFORLIFE

Thanks for your quick response. I do get the car in the programmable mode with the Start and Lock 3 times and the push button on the back door. But when I hit the unlock twice, it just doesn t program.

Is there a frequency or signal light that my remote isn t getting? Just a little history (The remote just stopped working all of a sudden). Got another remote from Ebay and its not working, tried a different one and still no dice.

I do see that one of the Remotes seems to act after I perform these steps. It seems it catches a signal when I move it around. But after that I close the door take the key out and try it and it does not work. So thats why I ask if there is a signal the car has that might be interferring with the remote..

Help help help

J2R

Are you turning the key 3 times & pressing the button 3 times?

jmc23200

Have you tried replacing the battery to the remote?

RXFORLIFE

Yep about twice now. Could it be that my original remote Says Visteon Model 41848 and the ebay one says Vis Mode 41805 Canada? And my original remote got messed up and now it needs the same one?

telfo

i got the switchblade key for my 04 and the remote programmed fine.

i have 2 keys already and follow the instructions.

i take the first 2 keys out of the ignition after the security lights goes off and when i put the third(new) key in the security light just stays blinking.

any ideas what im doing wrong?

telfo

anybody?

RXFORLIFE

I got it. For anyone that has had the same problem. Some RX8 work with the Visteon Model41805. But others don t. Mine is the one that doesnt it only works with the Visteon Model 41848 with the Asian (Chinese or Japanese symbols) Not the Canadian. Got it and it programmed perfectly.

Over and Out,
Chris

BladesRX8

Hi guys, I'm a UK 8 owner and have bought a switchblade remote key from eBayUK. Unfortunately, I bought it before i knew this place existed.

When i pulled the key apart, it turned out to be the Mitsubishi version (still branded with the Mazda logo). Followed the instructions for coding the key and that worked a treat. Starts the car no problem.

However i can't get the remote to open/lock the doors. Have tried the programming method on here. Would the Dealers be able to programme the remote to work? Was thinking of telling them that it used to work but has stopped since i changed the battery, but that it still starts the car.

Don't want to turn up at the Dealers and look like an idiot when they tell me that the Remote will have never worked.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks