2008 Mazda CX-7 & 2008 - 2009 Mazda CX-9 Remote Programming Instructions

NOTE: These instructions are NOT for the smart key system.

  1. Open the driver side door and leave it open.
  2. Lock and Unlock the driver's door using the power door lock switch on the door
  3. Insert the key into the ignition.
  4. Turn Key to ON position and return to Lock (off) position. Do this three times within 10 seconds. LEAVE key in the ignition in Lock (off) position.
  5. Close and open the driver's door three times. Leave door open after this step
  6. The ECU should respond by locking and unlocking the doors once.
  7. Press any button on remote #1 twice. ECU responds by locking and unlocking the car doors.
  8. Additional remotes, repeat Step 7 for up to three remotes total.
  9. Remove the key from the ignition and the ECU will respond a final time with a series (about four) of door locks and unlocks.