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Mazda 5 key by west_exchange
Aug 20, 2008 (10:37 am)
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Does anyone else have this problem?
My Mazda 5 key is a key hidden into the plastic case with automatic buttons to open the car. When you push the button the key jumps out like a knife The key came with a flimsy little aluminum loop instead of the key chain. My house keys keep falling off. I've tried taking out the flimsy ring and replacing with other key chains but the design is so poor that the firm key chain rings can't be pulled trough. It's driving me nuts. I just want a NORMAL key!
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Re: Mazda 5 key [west_exchange] by maltb
Aug 20, 2008 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: west_exchange (Aug 20, 2008 10:37 am)

The switchblade key comes with a small steel loop on it. That loop is not intended to have other keys on it. The loop is simply there so you can attach the switchblade key to your existing key ring. This is how I have my set up and have not had any issues with it.
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Re: Mazda 5 key [maltb] by coolmazda5
Aug 20, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Aug 20, 2008 12:36 pm)

Yup, same thing here, and no problems so far.
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problems with our key also by rrratina
Oct 13, 2008 (10:57 am)
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Yes-we too have had the actual top part of the key (which holds the loop) come off of BOTH of our keys. This is not good design. Now I have to treat the key as a single key as I cannot put on a key ring. And, I refuse to pay 300.00 for a new key. Argh!
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Re: problems with our key also [rrratina] by vg33e power
Oct 13, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: rrratina (Oct 13, 2008 10:57 am)

I ACTUALLY LIKE THE SWITCH BLADE STYLE KEY BECAUSE I USE IT AS A SINGLE KEY AND THE REST OF MY KEYS ARE ON A SMALL CLIMBERS LOCK RING ATTACHED TO MY BELT LOOP. THIS WAY I DONT HAVE THE ANNOYING BUNDLE OF KEYS IN MY FRONT POCKET AND THUS JUST HAVING ONE KEY IN MY POCKET, PLUS I DO NOT DAMAGE MY IGNITION BY HAVING ALL THAT WEIGHT ATTACHED TO THE KEY. IMO.
 
I DO AGREE THAT THEY ARE EXPENSIVE AND THAT IT IS A BAD DESIGN WHERE A KEY CHAIN WOULD ATTACH TO.
 
I WONDER IF YOU CAN GET A NORMAL KEY AND KEY FOB SEPERATE???
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Re: problems with our key also [vg33e power] by nola1
Oct 14, 2008 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 13, 2008 11:25 am)

You can get a "normal key", but if you want it just to be able to open the door it is about $30.00. If you want it "programmed" so you can use it in the ignition add $80.00
 
Our rings also broke and my wife lost hers. So now I'm taking a chance with only 1 key. Not willing to spend $300.00 for a new one.
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Re: "normal key" [nola1] by dan5678
Oct 15, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: nola1 (Oct 14, 2008 11:02 am)

I have, on occasion managed to lock myself out of cars with the key ring lying inside the car, (I understand, per the owners manual, the car will unlock the doors if the key is still in the ignition), so I like to keep a spare key in my wallet. The giant keyless entry remote/switchblade key precludes this.
 
Is the $30 door only model the price from the dealer? Do hardware stores, that have cut keys forever, have access to a plain-old key blank for Mazda 5s?
 
Mine is a Sport, so I'm fairly sure it doesn't have any complicated security system.
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Re: "normal key" [dan5678] by agstafford
Oct 15, 2008 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: dan5678 (Oct 15, 2008 3:51 pm)

My Mazda dealership cut me a door only key for $5, which is the cost of a simple blank. It actually took them the 3 tries the first time to cut the door only key, but once done it works great.
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Re: "normal key" [agstafford] by dan5678
Oct 17, 2008 (6:07 pm)
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Replying to: agstafford (Oct 15, 2008 5:15 pm)

OK. Stopped by the hardware store and their second attempt worked. <$5, dumb old metal key in wallet, thus virtually guaranteeing I'll never need it. There were comments made that trying to start the car with this key would be an exceedingly bad idea. I read that part of the manual, but didn't grasp it entirely. There's RF involved in the keyfob? I personally think this whole 'immobilizer' gimmick is out of place on this car, I'd understand if this was a Corvette, or Porsche or even an RX8, but come on! Are MAZ5s auto theft bait?. I guess I don't know what the risk is like in the big city. Hope I'm getting some sort of remuneration from my insurance vendor for having this anti-theft device.
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Re: "normal key" [dan5678] by coolmazda5
Oct 18, 2008 (4:45 am)
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Replying to: dan5678 (Oct 17, 2008 6:07 pm)

I'm not sure when is the last time you bought a car but a key chip, as part of the immobilizing system, is a common thing in many cars nowadays. The Mazda5 may not be on the top of the car theft lists but is always a good thing to have.
 
BTW, the Corrvette, Porsches nor RX-8s top the car theft lists but cheap, practical cars do, so I think it is more reasonable to have in on Mazda3s, Mazda5s, Mazda6s....
 
"The 1995 Honda Civic and 1991 Honda Accord led last year's list of the most-reported stolen cars, according to Hot Wheels 2008, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report.
 
It was the second year in a row the models topped the list.
 
Also making the top 10 for 2007 were the 1989 Toyota Camry, 1997 Ford F-150 Series Pickup, 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup, 1994 Acura Integra, 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup, 1994 Nissan Sentra, 1988 Toyota Pickup and the 2007 Toyota Corolla."
 
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2008/07/07/daily21.html

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