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Principles of Operation

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The SJB is located under the front passenger-side floor console. For removal information, see SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) . For additional information on interior lamps and illuminated entry, see INTERIOR LIGHTING . For additional information on exterior lighting, see TROUBLESHOOTING (LIGHTING SYSTEMS) . For additional information on power door locks, keyless entry keypad and RKE, see LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS . For additional information on the rear windshield wiper, see WIPERS AND WASHERS . For additional information on anti-theft, see ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM . For additional information on the climate control system, see CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM . For additional information on the warning chimes, see GAUGES AND WARNING DEVICES .

DIAGNOSTIC TOOL MESSAGE INDEX

Diagnostic Tool Message Explanation Action
Unable to Retrieve VIN from vehicle - Enter the VIN below. PCM VIN area blank. Enter VIN using WDS or equivalent Tester.
This module has not been configured - Reinstall original module to retrieve config. data - If old module is not available, continue for backup data. Module was replaced before retrieving configuration data from suspect module DTC B2477. Install the original module and retrieve configuration data. If the original module is currently in the vehicle, continue with the routine to retrieve backup data from the PCM. Continue with the routine to extract backup data from the PCM.
Data previously stored for the following vehicle VIN# - Data will be lost if you continue - Press trigger to continue. The WDS or equivalent Tester has configuration data stored for the same module that could be overwritten. Make sure that data already stored on WDS or equivalent Tester is not needed, then continue with routine to retrieve configuration data.
This module is not configurable - See service manual for info The module has no configuration information. Make sure module supports programmable module installation. See Module Configuration Index.
Unable to retrieve (XXX) data from (XXX) module. Unable to locate (XXX) backup data in PCM. Call Mazda Technical Hotline. PCM requires programming. The module returned DTC B2477 and the PCM did not have backup data. Make sure module is listed on the Module Configuration Index and that it supports as-built data. Only if Mazda Technical Hotline supports the module, contact the Mazda Technical Hotline.
No data available for module - Select retrieve module config. to obtain vehicle data. The restore routine was run without retrieving configuration data. The WDS or equivalent Tester memory storing configuration data has expired. See PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION , to retrieve module configuration data.
Unable to retrieve VIN from vehicle - Enter the last five characters of VIN below. The WDS or equivalent Tester was unable to extract VIN for verification. Enter the last five characters of the VIN.
VIN mismatch for stored data. VIN ##### Current VIN ##### - If you continue, data may not match intended configuration. The VIN was entered incorrectly. The VIN assigned to the data stored in the WDS or equivalent Tester does not match the VIN number of the vehicle that is attempting to utilize the configuration data. Exit the routine and attempt to retrieve module configuration data entering the correct VIN.
Entered data is not valid. Vehicle data was incorrectly entered. Module configuration data was incorrectly entered. See Mazda Technical Hotline information and enter the correct module configuration.
Unable to verify download - See service manual for info. The module will not allow the WDS or equivalent Tester to verify the correct information was configured. Exit the routine and verify correct information manually.
Block data is not valid for the vehicle - Clear block 1 and re-enter. Block data entered for the module is not correct. See Mazda Technical Hotline information and enter correct data for each block.
Data is not valid for the entered VIN - Check VIN and re-enter. The VIN was entered incorrectly. Exit the routine and re-run the routine entering the correct VIN.