2006 mazda 3 key fob programming

You can program your 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Mazda 3 remote yourself at home with these simple instructions.
**There is also a free programming tutorial video below to show you how easy it is done.

NOTE: A maximum of 3 key remote transmitters can be programmed.
Obtain all key remote transmitters.
Remove key from ignition switch.
Close all doors.
Open driver’s door.
Carry out the following procedure within 24 seconds:
Turn ignition switch ON and back to LOCK position 3 times.
Close and then open the door 3 times (ending with door open)
Ensure doors lock and unlock.
If not, wait 40 seconds and repeat procedure starting with driver’s door already open.
Press UNLOCK button of each key remote transmitter twice.
Ensure doors lock and unlock after each operation.
If not, proceed as follows:
Open and close driver’s door once.
Ensure doors lock and unlock twice.
Repeat procedure starting with driver’s door already open.

Table of Contents Show

• Reprogram Your Mazda FOB
• How do I reprogram my Mazda 3 key fob?
• How do I program my Mazda 3 key with only one key?
• How do I reprogram my 2005 Mazda 3 key fob?

Step-by-Step procedure

1. Remove the key from Ignition Switch, close all doors in your car, open the driver door only and leave it open.

2. Enter the vehicle, insert key into Ignition Switch and switch the “Ignition On” and switch the “Ignition Off” 3 times quickly

(within 5 seconds or faster). Leave the key in the Ignition Switch in “Ignition Off” position.

3. Close and open the drivers door three times.

When done properly, the Central Locking system should automatically lock and then unlock. Now the vehicle is in programming mode.

If locks do not cycle you must start the procedure over.

4. Push the Unlock Button twice on the first Remote to be programmed. The door locks should cycle to indicate successful programming.

If there is only one Remote Control Transmitter to be programmed to vehicle, you must push any button twice again on the same remote, wait for Central Locking to cycle, then push any button twice one more time on the same Remote Control Transmitter.

If there are two remotes to be programmed, then press any button on the second remote twice, wait for Central Locking to cycle, then push any button twice again on the second remote. To program 3 remotes to this vehicle you must press buton twice on second remote, wait for Central Locking to cycle, then press any button twice on the third Remote Control Transmitter.

5. Remove the key from Ignition Switch to exit programming mode.

Losing the keys to your Mazda 3 can be a bigger ordeal than you may realize. Lost keys can even end up with your Mazda being towed to the local dealership - then on top of that having to pay them to program a new set of keys. Ironically, that could mean that if you do find your old keys, they will not work since the dealership reprogrammed your car. Between the towing and the reprogramming, losing your keys is hardly an inexpensive ordeal. It may be best that you know how to reprogram your own keys to your Mazda.

In order for you to have a spare key that will start the car, you need to start with two working keys -- or you will have to take the car to the Mazda dealership. This keeps unauthorized people from making copies of your keys. Many people recommend that you have three working keys to start off with just to be able to reprogram the keys if needed.

Here's How To Reprogram Your Key:

1. Place the first working key into the slot. Set the ignition to the ON position. Leave it in for five seconds, and then remove the key.
2. Repeat with the second working key.
3. Place the new or spare key into the slot. Set the ignition to the ON position. Leave it in for five seconds, and then set the ignition to the OFF position. The new key has now had its information added to the vehicle’s computer and will allow it to start the car in the future. Test it before you put the key away.

Reprogram Your Mazda FOB

In order to begin, you need all of the FOBs that you would like to enable for your vehicle. There is a three FOB limit set by Mazda, so only program up to three.

1. Start by opening the driver’s side door.
2. Use the lock button to lock and unlock the door and leave the door open.
3. Place your key in the ignition and set it to the ON position. Wait two or three seconds before turning it off. Do this two more times for a total of three times. Do not remove the key. You want to leave it in the slot in the OFF position.
4. Next, you need to shut the driver’s side door. Then you will open it, shut it, open it, shut it and then open it again. You will shut it and open it a total of three times.
5. Next, the vehicle’s computer will lock and unlock the doors. When you hear the doors lock and unlock, you know you have done this correctly, and the vehicle is ready to accept the programming for the FOB.
6. In order to program it into the computer, you must press a button on each FOB unit.
7. When you have completed the programming of the FOBs, you can remove the key. The computer will send the door locks through their cycle again.

All of these programming tasks can be done in under a few minutes without the tow bill. If these things do not work, you may need to take your vehicle to your local dealership. And if you're having other problems with your Mazda keys, check out this blog post for more info.

How do I reprogram my Mazda 3 key fob?

How do I program my Mazda 3 key with only one key?

How do I reprogram my 2005 Mazda 3 key fob?