The Retractable Key upgrade
11-28-2004, 10:19 PM
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The Retractable Key upgrade
Ok, have done the key upgrade, and thought I should share the experience, which all went pretty well.
First, bought the key (two parts: shank & transmitter) from my local dealer -- they even had them in stock -- cost me $220;
Then, got the key cut by friendly nearby locksmith -- $10
Finally, followed Mazda Monkey's handy DIY instructions link here. It all worked a treat and was done in about 10mins.
Now there's no confusion about that lump in my pocket :p :D
First, bought the key (two parts: shank & transmitter) from my local dealer -- they even had them in stock -- cost me $220;
Then, got the key cut by friendly nearby locksmith -- $10
Finally, followed Mazda Monkey's handy DIY instructions link here. It all worked a treat and was done in about 10mins.
Now there's no confusion about that lump in my pocket :p :D
but $220 is a lot for a key :D 
11-29-2004, 04:36 AM
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No, I did it all. The RRP for the key and transmitter is around $270 from memory, and the dealer will charge you another $30 to do what I did in less than 10 mins
11-29-2004, 02:05 PM
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I just got my '05 retractable key today. Went to a locksmitha nd got it cut. I got home and started to program. Programming the key portion to start the vehicle took all of 10 seconds. however, I am having some trouble programming the transmitter. Is there a trick to this? I am following the flow chart straight out of the workshop manual verbatum. Thanks for the help guys/gals.
11-29-2004, 02:11 PM
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I'm dumb. When I read 'door switch', I was pressing the lock/unlock button. Once I actually pressed the 'door switch' along the side I was good to go.
11-29-2004, 02:24 PM
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I'm a country boy so "please explain", who is Jennifer Hawkins (she has nice fingers)? I know she didn't win Australian Idol cos I heard that girl's name on the radio yesterday.
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11-29-2004, 02:27 PM
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What was the build date on your RX-8?
What was the build date on your RX-8? I keep hearing that the retractable key doesn't work on the 2004 model. Mine 8 is a March 04 build and want the retractable key.
11-29-2004, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Slick8
What was the build date on your RX-8? I keep hearing that the retractable key doesn't work on the 2004 model. Mine 8 is a March 04 build and want the retractable key.
11-29-2004, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jax8
I'm a country boy so "please explain", who is Jennifer Hawkins (she has nice fingers)? I know she didn't win Australian Idol cos I heard that girl's name on the radio yesterday.
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Stop that! Just because Mrs Jack is standing behind you, there's no need to act so innocent!
May I suggest a quick Google?
Anyway, how have you been? Long time no hear -- we were getting worried you'd become more attached to your sheep than the 8! :D
Originally Posted by GOMEZ
not happy, Jen
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11-29-2004, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by philodox
I'm dumb. When I read 'door switch', I was pressing the lock/unlock button. Once I actually pressed the 'door switch' along the side I was good to go.
11-29-2004, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Yes, she does have nice fingers; unfortunately, 'Mez, she was having a wardrobe malfunction at the time of the photo, but I managed to keep the camera focused on the key :D
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11-30-2004, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
I'd be somewhat disturbed if the snapper's attention wasn't focused elsewhere :p .
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Such is the allure of the lines of the rx8 that even a beautiful woman in a g-string could not avert my attention...... NOT!
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