MX-5 OC Forum

 I am posting on behalf of Tony (ajay).

Does anybody know how to get a key for a MK2 as the key with the chip is missing? Thanks

Assuming a UK supplied car, the Mk2 has an immobiliser and came with two keys and each has a chip. Therefore you cannot start the car without a chipped key.

Are you talking about an aftermarket sendor dongle.

Timpsons can read the number off a key and cut a new one and write the electonic number to the integrated chip.

The only spare i have is ok for getting the steering lock off but has no chip in it, Any suggestions?

Tony

 You would have to enter the welcome embrace of the Mazda dealer to get a new key and have it keyed to the car, I guess unless anyone knows better. Then go to Timpsons and have that copied so you now have two keys.

A friend had an old Fiat with 6 months MOT and had lost the keys. The cost of keys from the Fiat dealer made them scrap the car.

Those keys are proper pricey. Guard them with your life!

You can possibly get a second hand key off fleabay and get a kindly person with an OBD reader to do the do. Someone will know if this is possible.

Not if it is a MK2 as the diagnostic system is Mazda specific.

The Mk2.5 was standard in the diagnostic department.

 After speaking to my local Mazda Dealer i was told a replacement would cost £70 !!! I'm surprised as well and will see what they say when i take the V5 in.

watch this space..

Tony

I think the code in the ECU cannot be changed. So possibly Mazda have a record of it and will send a key that is the correct cut and just copy the code to it. I think Timpsons charge £30 to copy the key.

My Impreza key was circa £150

 Green MK II in Green Better !!!

Found Key after 1 week in the Garden. (strangled Wife thats her Dept)-only joking Police.. Thanks for all your suggestions.

Tony

ps Timpsons here i come !!!

Sorted!