Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
With Two Programmed Advanced Keys
- Bring the programmed advanced keys (2) and a unprogrammed advanced key into the vehicle.
- Close all doors.
- Insert the supplementary key into the ignition key cylinder.NOTE:
- Complete the procedures up to Step 7 within 30 s after the supplementary key is inserted.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Press the UNLOCK button on advanced key 1.
- Press the UNLOCK button on advanced key 2.
- From the ignition switch in the ON position, switch the ignition switch in the order indicated below.
- ACC→ON→ACC→ON→ACC→ON
- Open the driver-side front door, press the door switch twice
, and then close the door.NOTE:
- After Step 3 is completed and the advanced key programming mode is activated, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
- If the door lock actuator does not operate, repeat the procedure from Step 2.
- Press the UNLOCK button on the unprogrammed advanced key twice. NOTE:
- After Step 8 is completed and the advanced key is programmed, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
- If programming more advanced keys, remove the supplementary key once, and then repeat the procedure from Step 2.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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