Lost or need to replace your 2012 Mazda 2 Key Fob? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your Mazda 2 can often be done yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides straightforward, step-by-step instructions to program both the remote and key functions of your 2012 Mazda 2 key fob.
Programming the Remote Portion of Your 2012 Mazda 2 Key Fob
This section will guide you through programming the remote control functions of your key fob, allowing you to lock, unlock, and activate other remote features of your 2012 Mazda 2.
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Get Inside and Prepare: Enter your 2012 Mazda 2 and ensure all doors are closed. Then, open only the driver’s side door and leave it open throughout this procedure.
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Ignition and Door Cycling: Within 24 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ON position, and then back to OFF, repeating this cycle a total of three times (ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF). Leave the key in the ignition after the third OFF position. Following this, close and then open the driver’s door three times.
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Enter Programming Mode: If the previous steps were performed correctly and within the time limit, the door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock). This indicates that your 2012 Mazda 2 has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, you will need to repeat the procedure from step 1.
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Remote Programming:
- First Remote: On the first key fob you wish to program, press the unlock button two times. The door locks should cycle again, confirming successful programming of this remote.
- Single Remote Programming (If you are only programming one remote): After the locks cycle for the first remote, press any button on the same remote twice again. Wait for the locks to cycle, and then press any button twice one final time on the same remote.
- Programming a Second Remote: If you are programming two remotes, after programming the first, press any button on the second remote twice. Wait for the door locks to cycle. Then, press any button on the second remote twice again.
- Programming a Third Remote: To program a third remote, after programming the second remote, press any button twice on the third remote.
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Exit Programming Mode and Test: Programming is now complete. Close the driver’s door. Test each programmed remote to ensure it properly operates the lock, unlock, and other remote functions of your 2012 Mazda 2.
Programming the Key Portion of Your 2012 Mazda 2 Flip Key
Programming the key portion, which allows the key to start your 2012 Mazda 2, is a separate procedure and requires that you already have two working, programmed keys. If you do not have two original keys that start your car, key programming must be performed by a qualified locksmith. Ensure your new, unprogrammed key is properly cut before proceeding.
Important Note: This procedure requires two already programmed and working keys for your 2012 Mazda 2.
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Insert First Working Key: Insert one of your currently programmed and working keys into the ignition cylinder of your Mazda 2.
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Cycle Ignition with First Key: Turn the ignition to the ON position (without starting the engine) and then back to the OFF position. Keep the ignition in the ON position for approximately 3 seconds, until the security light on your dashboard turns off.
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Remove First Key: Turn the ignition to the OFF position and remove the first working key from the ignition.
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Insert Second Working Key: Within ten seconds of removing the first key, insert your second programmed and working key into the ignition. Turn the ignition to the ON position and then back to OFF. Again, keep the ignition ON for at least 3 seconds until the security light goes out.
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Remove Second Key: Turn the ignition to the OFF position and remove the second working key.
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Insert New Key: Before twenty seconds elapse, insert your new, unprogrammed (but cut) key into the ignition. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Leave it in the ON position for at least 3 seconds and then turn it back to the OFF position.
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Programming Confirmation: The security light on your dashboard will illuminate for approximately three seconds. This light indicates that your new key has been successfully programmed to start your 2012 Mazda 2.
If You Lack Two Original Keys: If you do not have two original, working keys for your 2012 Mazda 2, you will need to have the key and remote programmed by a professional locksmith. You can find a local, qualified locksmith at LocateALocksmith.com. They have the specialized equipment to program keys even without existing working keys.
