bhgl
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- Joined
- Feb 28, 2024
- Messages
- 251
- Reaction score
- 200
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- Location
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- Mazda B3000
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Howdy folks,
I'm looking to get an extra key made for my 03 B3000 since when I bought it it only came with one.
I can find suitable keys, and a place to cut them no problem. The trouble is getting the transponder programmed.
The local Ford Dealership is quoting 300$ just to program a new key, no cutting included. Whack. So I found out that many folks were able to program their own keys for a decent amount less using this guide in the tech library. Trouble is it appears that most of those links are dead, and any links to ForScan I've been able to find on google aren't much help either.
I obviously don't want to order the related scan tool and key until I know I can do it for sure, anyone have some experience with this? I'm open to bypassing the anti-theft altogether if it isn't too much trouble, since I'll be installing a hidden kill switch regardless.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
I'm looking to get an extra key made for my 03 B3000 since when I bought it it only came with one.
I can find suitable keys, and a place to cut them no problem. The trouble is getting the transponder programmed.
The local Ford Dealership is quoting 300$ just to program a new key, no cutting included. Whack. So I found out that many folks were able to program their own keys for a decent amount less using this guide in the tech library. Trouble is it appears that most of those links are dead, and any links to ForScan I've been able to find on google aren't much help either.
I obviously don't want to order the related scan tool and key until I know I can do it for sure, anyone have some experience with this? I'm open to bypassing the anti-theft altogether if it isn't too much trouble, since I'll be installing a hidden kill switch regardless.
Any help is appreciated, thanks!