One fob starts the vehicle, the other doesn't Mazda 3 2015 PTS

Question

I recently completed an install on a 2015 Mazda 3 PTS using the EVO-MAZT1 stand alone installation.  Only one of the key fobs starts the vehicle using the 3x lock procedure.  The other key fob only makes the lights blink.  It doesn't turn on the remote starter at all.  Looking to see what's going on.  Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

When pressing lock or unlock on the 2nd fob, does the blue LED flash on the EVO ?

Does the 2 fobs look exactly the same physically?

Comments

It just clicked with me that the key issue is from the first fact stated earlier.  Both of these cars had there second keys added at a later date.  How will I know when this issue will be resolved by Fortin?  Is there a newsletter or notification system that I can take advantage of?

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I was actually speaking with our engineering department yesterday and it seems as though it is an issue with how the keys are programmed to the vehicle at the dealer.

 

We detect both the MASTER keys for the vehicle. So if one works and one does not this would mean that the key that does not work was not programmed to the vehicle as a master key but as a companion or valet key.

 

Also looking at some information I was provided by ALL Data, their is different ways to program these keys to the car. So chances are the key that does not work was not programmed as a master key and this is why the module cannot recognize one of the 2 keys.

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I'm guessing that this is probably the issue.  From what was stated earlier, it looks like Fortin is working on the issue, but there is no timeframe for an update around it.

What do I need to do on my end to monitor this?  Will there be an update at some point in time addresssing this issue?  Will someone reply to this thread when it happens or will there be some type of patch log that is put out?

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The fix would be to go to the dealer and have all keys earsed and then re program BOTH keys as MASTER keys to the vehicle.

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Ehhh, that'll cost a lot of money so I guess I'll pass on that option (roughly 120 per car). Looks like it will be just one fob per car unless I add an RF kit.  Thanks for your help.  I'll be on the lookout to see if Fortin ever adds the ability to program valet key fobs.