2001 Mazda Miata
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When a 2001 Mazda Miata key is done wrong, it doesn't partially work. It fails. The engine might crank but not start. The push-to-start might detect the fob one morning and refuse the next. Or the key programs initially but the car rejects it after a drive cycle because the chip data doesn't match spec.
A dog walker at the pet supply store in Oxnard had a key made by another locksmith for her Miata that stopped working after about a week. It started fine for the first few days, then push-to-start started saying "key not detected" intermittently. She thought the car had an electrical problem, but the car was fine.
The previous locksmith had used a chip that was close to spec but not exact. On Mazda's keyless system, a near-match can pass initial registration but fail after deeper verification over multiple drive cycles. I used my VVDI2 to read the chip in her bad key, confirmed the data was wrong, and programmed a new key with the correct ID49 chip. Her fob, FCC ID , was a -button smart key. The battery was also low, which made intermittent detection worse.
The replacement has been working since. Her cost was 95. Dealer would have charged 200.
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”
“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”
“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”
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