Are you having trouble with your 2006 Mazda 5 Key Fob? Perhaps it’s stopped working, or you’ve replaced the battery and now need to reprogram it. Luckily, programming a 2006 Mazda 5 key fob can often be done yourself at home without special tools. This guide will walk you through the process to get your remote working again.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2006 Mazda 5 key fob:
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Prepare the Vehicle: Ensure all doors are closed and unlocked. Open only the driver’s side door and leave it open throughout the procedure.
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Ignition Cycle: Insert your key into the ignition. Quickly cycle the ignition from the “OFF” position to the “ON” position and back to “OFF” three times. It’s crucial to complete these three cycles within 10 seconds. Leave the key in the ignition after the third cycle in the OFF position.
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Enter Programming Mode: Close and then open the driver’s side door three times in succession. If you’ve done this step correctly, the vehicle will automatically signal that it has entered programming mode by locking and then unlocking the doors. If the door locks do not cycle, you will need to repeat the procedure from step 1.
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Program the Remote(s):
- Take your first remote and press the “UNLOCK” button twice. The door locks should cycle once to confirm successful programming of this remote.
- If you only have one remote, immediately press any button on the same remote twice again. The locks will cycle. Then, press any button twice one final time.
- If you have a second remote to program, press any button on the second remote twice. The locks will cycle. Then, press any button twice again on the second remote.
- For a third remote, press any button twice on the second remote (if you have one – otherwise skip to the third remote if you are programming three), wait for the locks to cycle, then press any button twice on the third remote.
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Exit Programming Mode: Remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle’s computer will confirm the exit from programming mode by automatically cycling the door locks approximately four times.
Test Your Remotes
After completing these steps, test each of your programmed 2006 Mazda 5 key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. You should now be able to lock and unlock your doors remotely. If you encounter any issues, carefully repeat the entire process, paying close attention to the timing and each step.
