How to Replace a Mazda Tribute Key
by Matthew FortunaThe Tribute key on the Mazda is one brand of smart key that can be programmed to a number of Mazda models. These cards feature remotes and keys and they can be used to electronically control your ignition plua a number of other features. You can replace and reprogram the key by going to your dealership and resyncing it in just minutes from your driver's seat.
Step 1
Enter your car with the keys, close the doors and insert a key into the ignition.
Step 2
Turn the ignition "On," then press the Unlock buttons on your remotes and cycle the key in the ignition from "ACC" to "On" three times.
Step 3
Open the door on the driver's side, press the Lock tab on the door twice and close the door again.
Step 4
Wait for the door locks to cycle again, press the Unlock button twice and remove the key from the ignition to end the process.
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Matthew Fortuna is a full-time freelance writer with a journalism degree from Wayne State University, living in the Detroit metropolitan area. He has written about a wide range of topics across varying publications, including Demand Studios, wiseGEEK.com and Suite101.com, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Wayne State University.
