Post by olds on Dec 3, 2016 9:55:41 GMT
MX-5 1.8i 2000. Does anyone know when the transponders changed fro ID33 to ID8C. Seems the ID8C is a rolling code and is a real pain. Been looking on the net and it seems to be sometime in 2000. Big difference in price.
Car only came with one key and looking at it I mistakenly though, great no transponder. Bought a pair of blanks (that will take transponders)and cut them so they open the doors and operated the ignition switch.
D'oh ! Car starts runs for a second, then the key symbol flashes and it cuts out.
So now I have three key but still only one that works.
Our local locksmiths won't or can't do these Mazda keys, so either I a, Go to the main dealer. b, Pay for an auto locksmith. c, Glue the good key inside the column shroud, or d, Change the ECU and immobiliser.
The auto locksmith is probably the safest way to go but is also going to be expensive.
Any help, ideas or info gratefully recieved.
Dave
Car only came with one key and looking at it I mistakenly though, great no transponder. Bought a pair of blanks (that will take transponders)and cut them so they open the doors and operated the ignition switch.
D'oh ! Car starts runs for a second, then the key symbol flashes and it cuts out.
So now I have three key but still only one that works.
Our local locksmiths won't or can't do these Mazda keys, so either I a, Go to the main dealer. b, Pay for an auto locksmith. c, Glue the good key inside the column shroud, or d, Change the ECU and immobiliser.
The auto locksmith is probably the safest way to go but is also going to be expensive.
Any help, ideas or info gratefully recieved.
Dave
