Immobilizer System (626): Notes

1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Notes
NOTE: A valid key must be available when replacing PCM or immobilizer unit, or both components must be replaced. When replacing an immobilizer system component, all working keys need to be reprogrammed into system. Replacing PCM or immobilizer unit will erase previously programmed keys.
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