Is your 2002 Mazda Protege key fob malfunctioning, or did you recently replace it and need to get it working with your car again? Programming your key fob yourself for your 2002 Mazda Protege is a straightforward process that can save you time and money compared to dealership programming. This guide provides you with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to program your key fob, ensuring you regain convenient access to your vehicle.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to successfully program your 2002 Mazda Protege key fob:
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Get Inside and Prepare: Ensure all doors, including the trunk, are completely closed. Sit in the driver’s seat and make sure the driver’s side door is open.
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Ignition Cycle: Insert your key into the ignition. Cycle the ignition from the ON position to the OFF position three times in a row. (ON to OFF counts as one cycle, repeat this three times).
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Door Cycle: Open and close the driver’s side door three times.
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Confirmation of Programming Mode: If you’ve correctly followed the previous steps, your Mazda Protege will signal that it has entered programming mode. You will hear the door locks cycle (lock and unlock) automatically. This confirms the system is ready to learn the new key fob.
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Programming the First Key Fob: Take the first key fob you wish to program. Press the LOCK button on the fob two times. After pressing the button twice, the door locks should cycle again, confirming successful programming of this remote.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs (If Applicable):
- One Remote Total: If you are only programming a single key fob, after step 5, press the LOCK button on the same remote twice, two more times. The door locks will cycle after each double press to confirm programming. Proceed to step 7.
- Two Remotes Total: If you are programming two key fobs, after completing step 5 with the first remote, take the second key fob. Press the LOCK button on the second remote twice, two times. The door locks will cycle after each double press to confirm programming of the second remote. Proceed to step 7.
- Three Remotes Total: For programming three key fobs, after programming the first remote (step 5), program the second remote by pressing its LOCK button twice. Then program the third remote by pressing its LOCK button twice. The door locks will cycle after each double press to confirm successful programming of each remote. Proceed to step 7.
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Exit Programming Mode: Programming is now complete. You can now test your newly programmed key fob to ensure it is working correctly with your 2002 Mazda Protege.
If you experience any difficulties programming your key fob, or prefer professional assistance, you can search for a local key fob programming service in your area by entering your city or zip code into online search engines. Alternatively, you can order a replacement key fob for your 2002 Mazda Protege here using part number BL8D675RY.
