This, that, and '05 key fob...
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This, that, and '05 key fob...
So, went to dealer today to get N flash and to make sure all recalls had been taken care of. Everything went smoothly and turns out an old friend of mine is now a dealer there. So we talked about cars for a bit and I ended up test driving the Mazdaspeed MX-5. Nice lil thing it was Then, somehow I started talking about the new '05 key fobs and said how much I wanted one. He said that honestly they've had problems with it breaking. Anyone had theirs break yet? Nonetheless, they are so freaking neat! :D
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So, went to dealer today to get N flash and to make sure all recalls had been taken care of. Everything went smoothly and turns out an old friend of mine is now a dealer there. So we talked about cars for a bit and I ended up test driving the Mazdaspeed MX-5. Nice lil thing it was Then, somehow I started talking about the new '05 key fobs and said how much I wanted one. He said that honestly they've had problems with it breaking. Anyone had theirs break yet? Nonetheless, they are so freaking neat! :D
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Originally Posted by Go48
I had a similar discussion with a salesperson at a local dealership and he said the same thing and added that if the key does break off, you are in deep doodoo. (Didn't understand what he meant by that other than possibly it couldn't be put back together.)
Perhaps a pair of needle-nose pliers for the glove box are called for now...
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i just got the 05 key for my '04.. The key does seem a little flimsy at the part where it connects to the remote.. I guess i'll have to see what happens.. If it breaks I will be pissed tho!
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Originally Posted by MrJynx
i just got the 05 key for my '04.. The key does seem a little flimsy at the part where it connects to the remote.. I guess i'll have to see what happens.. If it breaks I will be pissed tho!
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i just got the 05 key for my '04.. The key does seem a little flimsy at the part where it connects to the remote.. I guess i'll have to see what happens.. If it breaks I will be pissed tho!
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How did you get the 05 key for your 04???? It would be nice to have a retractable key.....one less big thing dangling in my pocket.....
It's pretty easy...
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When I went to Mazda to test drive the 05 RX8's, I compared the RX8 key fob to my Audi key. My Audi key felt more heavier and sturdier than the RX8 one. Hopefully they will make it more durable in the future.
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ya it's really easy.. The dealership cut the key and got the key working but they forgot to program the remote!!!!
It was easy enuff, turn the car to on then lock position 3 times. There's this weird looking button on the inside of the driver suicide door, hit that 3 times, then hit unlock (or any button) on each of the remotes twice and that's it.
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It was easy enuff, turn the car to on then lock position 3 times. There's this weird looking button on the inside of the driver suicide door, hit that 3 times, then hit unlock (or any button) on each of the remotes twice and that's it.
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The '05 key is very durable--its less bulky than the pre-01 Benz keys. I can testify that the key sound. In fact, the origin of this rumour that the key is flimsy has no evidence or support whatsoever.
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