Programming Spare Keys - Mazda 2001 Tribute Owner's Manual

If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
Have your vehicle towed to an
authorized Mazda dealership. .
The key codes will need to be
erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Replacing coded key can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.
WARNING: If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it
will cause a "NO START" condition.

Programming spare keys

A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLock keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you
will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already
operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your authorized Mazda dealership to have the spare
coded key(s) programmed.
NOTE: Please read and understand the entire procedure before you
begin.
NOTE: This procedure must be completed within the specified times. If
not completed within the specified time period, the reprogramming
procedure must be restarted from the beginning.
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