How do you program a keyless entry remote for your Mazda RX-8?

Answer 1

Programming Instructions

Step 1: Open driver side door and leave open.

Step 2: Lock and Unlock the drivers door using the power door lock

switch on the door

Step 3: Insert key into the ignition.

Step 4: Turn Key to ON position and return to Lock (off) position. Do

this 3 times within 10 seconds. LEAVE key in the ignition in Lock (off)

position.

Step 5: Close and open the drivers door 3 times. Leave door open after

this step

Step 6: ECU should respond by locking and unlocking the doors once.

Step 7: Press any button on remote #1 twice. ECU responds by locking

and unlocking the car doors.

Step 8: Additional remotes, repeat Step 7 for up to 3 remotes total.

Step 9: Remove the key from the ignition and the ECU will respond a

final time with a series (about 4) of door locks and unlocks.