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Reprogram error recovery procedure for both immobilizer unit and PCM replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • If no specific time interval is given, each step should be performed within 30 seconds of the previous step.
  1. Insert key 1 into the steering lock and turn the key to the ON position.
    1. Verify that the security light illuminates.
    2. After verifying that the security light goes off, turn the key to the LOCK position.
  2. Remove and insert key 1 five times  at no more than 1-second intervals. 
    1. After the final key insertion, verify that the security light illuminates.
    2. Remove the key from the steering lock and verify that the security light goes off.
  3. Insert key 2 into the steering lock and turn the key to the ON position.
    1. Verify that the security light illuminates for 1-2 seconds. 
    2. After verifying that the security light goes off, turn the key to the LOCK position and remove from the steering lock.
  4. Insert key 3 into the steering lock and turn the key to the ON position.
    1. Verify that the security light illuminates for 1-2 seconds. 
    2. After verifying that the security light goes off, turn the key to the LOCK position.
  5. Wait for 30 seconds.