Mazda 6 RKE Key Fob Programming
A very useful tutorial on how to program the RKE key fob on Mazda 6 from the year 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 to 2013. Please follow the instruction below for your guide.<>
Mazda 6 2003-2008 Key Fob Programming
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- Prepare Vehicle – Step 1REMOVE key from Ignition.<> 
- Prepare Vehicle – Step 2CLOSE ALL doors.<> 
- Prepare Vehicle – Step 3OPEN Driver’s side door and LEAVE OPEN.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 1REPEAT the following steps 3 times:<> a. INSERT key into Ignition and TURN to the ON position (just shy of cranking) and back to the OFF position.<> b. REMOVE key from Ignition.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 2CLOSE and OPEN Driver’s door 3 times.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 3Vehicle will cycle door locks LOCK/UNLOCK signaling that the vehicle has successfully entered Programming Mode.<> 
- Program RemotePRESS ANY button on the first remote to be programmed 2 times. Vehicle will cycle door locks LOCK/UNLOCK signaling that the remote has been successfully programmed.<> 
- Program Additional RemotesREPEAT Step 7 for ALL remotes you want to use with your vehicle.<> 
- Exit Programming ModePRESS ANY button AGAIN on the last remote that was programmed to EXIT Programming Mode.<> 
- Finalize ProgrammingWAIT 15 seconds for the vehicle to cycle locks LOCK/UNLOCK indicating finalization of programming procedure.<> 
- Test RemotesTEST all remotes. Programming is now complete.<> 
Programming Notes:<>
- Verify the following prior to following these instructions:- Your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, and
- You have a key fob remote that is compatible with your vehicle.
 
- Obtain ALL remote transmitters for this vehicle.
- You may program up to 3 remotes to your vehicle.
2009-2013 RKE Keyfob Programming
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Mazda 6 2009-2013 Key Fob Programming (Remote Programming)
- Prepare Vehicle – Step 1REMOVE key from Ignition.<> 
- Prepare Vehicle – Step 2CLOSE ALL doors.<> 
- Prepare Vehicle – Step 3OPEN Driver’s side door and LEAVE OPEN.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 1WITHIN 24 seconds, PERFORM the following steps:<> a. INSERT key into Ignition.<> b. TURN to the ON position (just shy of cranking) and back to the OFF position.<> c. TURN to the ON position (just shy of cranking) and back to the OFF position.<> d. TURN to the ON position (just shy of cranking) and back to the OFF position.<> e. CLOSE Driver’s side door and OPEN.<> f. CLOSE Driver’s side door and OPEN.<> g. CLOSE Driver’s side door and OPEN.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 2Vehicle will cycle door locks LOCK/UNLOCK signaling that the vehicle has successfully entered Programming Mode.<> 
- Program Remote – Step 1PRESS the UNLOCK button on the first remote to be programmed 2 times. Vehicle will cycle door locks LOCK/UNLOCK signaling that the remote has been successfully programmed.<> 
- Program Additional RemotesREPEAT Step 6 for ALL remotes you want to use with your vehicle. If you only have 1 remote, REPEAT Step 7 2 additional times. If you have 2 remotes, REPEAT Step 7 with the 2nd remote 2 times.<> 
- Finalize & Exit Programming ModeCLOSE and OPEN Driver’s side door 1 time to finalize the programming procedure and EXIT Programming Mode. Door locks will cycle LOCK/UNLOCK to confirm.<> 
- Test RemotesTEST all remotes. Programming is now complete.<> 
Mazda 6 2009-2013 Key Fob Programming (Key Programming)
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 1INSERT first programmed transponder key into the Ignition and TURN to the ON position. LEAVE key in Ignition in ON position for approximately 1 second UNTIL the RED security light on the dashboard instrument cluster goes OFF, then REMOVE key from Ignition.<> 
- Enter Programming Mode – Step 2WITHIN 5 seconds, INSERT second programmed transponder key into the Ignition and TURN to the ON position. The RED key symbol light will ILLUMINATE and go OFF.<> 
- Program RemoteWITHIN 10 seconds, INSERT the new key into the Ignition and TURN to the ON position. The RED security light will ILLUMINATE and go OFF.<> 
- Exit Programming ModeREMOVE key from Ignition to EXIT Programming Mode.<> 
- Test RemotesTEST all remotes. Programming is now complete.<> 
Programming Notes:<>
- Verify the following prior to following these instructions:- Your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, and
- You have a key fob remote that is compatible with your vehicle.
 
- Obtain ALL remote transmitters for this vehicle.
- You MAY program up to 3 remotes to your vehicle.
- Flip key(s) MUST be cut in order to program it to your vehicle.
- You MUST have 2 previously programmed transponder keys in order to program a new key portion of your flip key.
I really hope that this guide will be helpful for you and your Mazda 6. A very helpful guide that will teach you how to configure the RKE key fob on a Mazda 6 manufactured in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013. Please use this guide as a reference and follow the procedures above.<>
