GeorgeP

Does anyone know if the 2004 year GT model had keyless entry? Was it available at all or was it standard or an option?

9krpmrx8

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No, it was not available from Mazda until 2006. It is available in an aftermarket solution though, I have the system from Advanced Keyless.

GeorgeP

OK -good to know, thank's

gummyAvenger

Maybe I'm missing something, but I've got a 2004, and while I didn't receive a key fob with it, I was able to buy one on ebay and program it to work with the car. No aftermarket stuff, unless you count the key fob.

GeorgeP

Interesting - I will need to research this a little more. It appears there are some options available, which is good to know!

Loki

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Are you talking about a clicker fob or a proximity based one?

Clickers were standard equipment, you can get one off ebay or elsewhere and program it. Proximity based omly came 06.

mazdaverx7

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2004 RX-8's had a key only. The 2005 model year introduced the key fob to the lineup. The credit card fob was introduced later as stated above. I bought a new 05 and have had a few 04's. As far as a standard fob goes, when I bought my Brilliant Black 04 I took it to the dealer and brought them the key fob I kept from my 05 I got new and bought a new key there which they cut and the dealer then programmed the new key and fob to the car. I plan to do the same with my Nordic Green 04, which came with the Mazda keys only, no fob.

BigCajun

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The '04s did come with a fob, I had one, they are notorious for failing and being replaced with a switchblade fob.
Keyless Entry for the sake of our discussion is the proximity type.

mazdaverx7

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I remember those fobs. They were separate from the key and were small and black in color. They did fail quite often if I remember correctly. In 05 they changed the style to the switchblade fob and in later years, I think 07 and up, Mazda used the credit car fob that had a removable key in case of power failure.

GeorgeP

Sounds like if I buy an 04 that there are some options for an after market key/fob set up.

BigCajun

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I got mine from Remote Superstore.

There's a thread called "Keyless Entry not working" with plenty of relevant info.

mazdaverx7

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You can buy aftermarket or get the switchblade style fob from Mazda. I got the switchblade style for my Brilliant Black 04 and keep the original key on my key ring in my pocket. Comes in handy to have both honestly.