2002 Mazda Tribute
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County
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2002 Mazda Tribute
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2002 Mazda Tribute Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
A guy from the Hobson Park area called me on a Tuesday morning. His 2002 Tribute had been sitting since Sunday. He'd snapped his only key trying to get it out of the ignition, blade still stuck inside the cylinder. He'd already called the dealer and they wanted him to tow the vehicle in, wait for a parts order, and come back in a few days.
I got to him before noon. First order of business was getting the broken blade out of the cylinder without damaging the tumblers. That part goes slow if you want to keep the lock intact, and I wanted to keep the lock intact.
Once the cylinder was clear, I cut a new key to the vehicle and ran the transponder programming through the OBD port with my equipment. The 2002 Tribute's immobilizer enrollment has a timed sequence built into it, so there's a mandatory wait cycle in the middle. I let it run while I double-checked the new blade in the door lock. When the sequence finished, I tested the key in the ignition. Started right up.
He'd been ready to arrange a tow and lose a full day. It ended up being about an hour on site in his driveway. The dealer comparison didn't even come up. He just seemed relieved to have his week back.
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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”
“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”
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