New Retractable Key.
06-23-2005 | 11:32 AM
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Shifty Bastard.
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New Retractable Key.
I have been reliably informed that retractable keys for US RX-8's manufactured after 01 April 05 have changed from earlier keys. The time required to activate the trunk release button on the retractable key has changed from approximately 0.05 to 0.7 seconds. They changed the time to prevent unintentional opening of the trunk lid when handling the retractable key. So there you go...... 
Cheers,
Gomez.
Cheers,
Gomez.
Last edited by Gomez; 06-23-2005 at 07:05 PM.
06-23-2005 | 12:04 PM
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You scoff! There are people here who will upgrade....you watch. Save a few flat batteries, this new key will. No more trunk light accidentally running the battery flat 'cos someone bumped the key. Nice move, Mazda.
06-23-2005 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by cleoent
WOW thanks for the info, i was on the edge of my seat waiting for a cnn broadcast that they had made the change :D
06-23-2005 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
You scoff! There are people here who will upgrade....you watch. Save a few flat batteries, this new key will. No more trunk light accidentally running the battery flat 'cos someone bumped the key. Nice move, Mazda.
I'm getting my 05 key on monday, I will make sure that i have the UPGRADED one, i'm also going to see if i can get intake and exhaust for the key.
06-23-2005 | 12:45 PM
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maybe it will help avert some future "why didnt my lights flash when i used the fob to lock the doors" threads. i bet they are doing it just for us so we dont have to keep seeing those threads over and over in the future THANK YOU MAZDA
06-23-2005 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
maybe it will help avert some future "why didnt my lights flash when i used the fob to lock the doors" threads. i bet they are doing it just for us so we dont have to keep seeing those threads over and over in the future THANK YOU MAZDA
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06-23-2005 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Oh, now I get it...<slaps forehead>.....
Still, your new key will have terrific MPG if you upgrade now.....
Still, your new key will have terrific MPG if you upgrade now.....
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