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Smart Key

From 2009 Mazda CX-9 “Betty”, documented by Chris Bradley.

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2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna locations. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna locations. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna operating range. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Rear keyless entry antenna (behind bumper). One bolt was seized, causing the antenna to move, and before I knew it, the wires came out of t… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Rear keyless entry antenna (behind bumper). One bolt was seized, causing the antenna to move, and before I knew it, the wires came out of t… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Part #TD17676N0. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The dashboard of a vehicle shows the speedometer and a warning light indicating an open door or trunk. A digital display shows "50.3". 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The "KEY" indicator should be off, so it is telling me that there is a problem.. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Mazda #TD17-67-6N0. $60 on e-Bay. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Mazda #TD17-67-6N0. $60 on e-Bay. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna mounts to the hitch. I used new nuts-n-bolts as one of the old ones broke due to being rusty. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna mounts to the hitch. I used new nuts-n-bolts as one of the old ones broke due to being rusty. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Stock mounting location. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Antenna mounts to the hitch. I used new nuts-n-bolts as one of the old ones broke due to being rusty. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Silicone case for the keyfob. $6 on e-Bay. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The icons on the right side are different. Used a red felt marker to make the top one resemble the keyfob "panic" button. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The icons on the right side are different. Used a red felt marker to make the top one resemble the keyfob "panic" button. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The case will keep the key in place. I had to tape in place as it kept falling out. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The "KEY" indicator now off, as it should be. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - A close-up view of a car's dashboard shows two circular gauges with silver trim. The gauge on the right has a red needle pointing between t… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The smart-key fob has been acting up lately (not communicating with the vehicle), leaving me to have to pull out the emergency key to start… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Hoping to get a regular key and retire the smart-key fob. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Found a locksmith that knew what he was doing. He came to my house today (stat holiday), cut a test key, then cut two chip keys and program… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - He advised that the shoulder on the chip keys will hit the tabs on the cylinder. You can push hard to make it work, but I chose to cut them… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - He advised that the shoulder on the chip keys will hit the tabs on the cylinder. You can push hard to make it work, but I chose to cut them… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - He advised that the shoulder on the chip keys will hit the tabs on the cylinder. You can push hard to make it work, but I chose to cut them… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - He advised that the shoulder on the chip keys will hit the tabs on the cylinder. You can push hard to make it work, but I chose to cut them… 2009 Mazda CX-9 - My "smart-key free" key ring. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Removed the cylinder piece to clean up my cuts. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Used the dremel to smooth and even out the cuts. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Used the dremel to smooth and even out the cuts. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Used the dremel to smooth and even out the cuts. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Used the dremel to smooth and even out the cuts. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Picked up a new cover ($10), just in case I need to return to keyless ignition. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Picked up a new cover ($10), just in case I need to return to keyless ignition. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Cut the end of the old cover off. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Cut the end of the old cover off. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - Cut the end of the old cover off. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The cover fits pretty firmly, so we'll see if it falls off over time. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - The cover fits pretty firmly, so we'll see if it falls off over time. 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done (again). 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done (again). 2009 Mazda CX-9 - All done (again). 2009 Mazda CX-9 - When I use remote start, the "key" light sometimes comes on when the key is inserted.