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Originally Posted by Bubblehead Nuke
Look in the owners manual, or look up online, the procedure for programming the remote lock key fob. If the batteries went dead it may have lost the digital 'key' that the car needs to recognize it as a proper remote and not a 'stranger'.
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I was just doing some light reading(in bed, winding down for sleep) via the service manual when I read about reprogramming the key, did a quick google search(because the manual is talking about reprogramming an "Immobilizer") and I find out the processes is quite easy, and is the same for most Mazdas. I couldn't let it wait until morning, and decided to go out to the car. About a minute later, it's working again.
At least I got something done today. Never got to replace the burnt lamp, as I spent a good hour and a half(and then the sun went down) trying to get to the blasted thing. After the sun went down I gave up and started putting the car back together, ended up putting part of the grill over the little handle to release the hood. Spent 20 minutes with a screwdriver trying to manually pry open the hood lock. Finally got it open, set everything straight.
I did notice there seemed to be junk in my front bumper. Parts out of place and such, along with some sort of binding that was pooled together. Although we've replaced our fan twice, so I'm fairly certain the mechanic was just lazy.
Although two parts fell underneath the car and I'm not sure what they're for. I'll post pictures of them later, but they're two rubber pieces with glue on the bottom that look like some sort of cushioning. I think they had been free floating in the car and had just fallen out when I moved the bumper around.
Edit: Apparently the easier method for replacing the burn light is by removing the battery, and one of the intake tubes right behind the area(easier then removing the damn grill again).
Also, any suggestions on de-clouding/un-fogging(whatever terminology you want to use) the headlight covers? I heard there is a chemical you can buy called Nu something, but want to know if this is the best option. I've also heard that plain white tooth paste works.