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Using M-MDS

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  1. Fully lower the driver-side door glass.
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  3. Pull out the M-MDS cable from the door glass opening and set the M-MDS outside the vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • Protect the cable and body contact area with a clean rag, otherwise they could be damaged.
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector
    G04931205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "BODY"
      2. Select "SECURITY"
      3. Select "PATS functions"
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
      1. Select "Programming".
      2. Select "PATS functions"
  5. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
    1. Select "Program Additional Card Key".
  6. Security access begins and the M-MDS displays the "OUT-CODE".
    NOTE:
    • When "OUT-CODE" is first displayed, turning the ignition switch from the LOCK to the ON position 5 times  will change the "OUT-CODE".
  7. Input the "IN-CODE" that corresponds to the "OUT-CODE "displayed on the M-MDS screen.
  8. Select "CARD KEY PROGRAMMING" from the M-MDS screen menu.
    NOTE:
    • After Step 8 is completed and the card key programming is activated, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
  9. Press the unprogrammed card key UNLOCK button twice. 
    NOTE:
    • After Step 9 is completed and the card key is programmed, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
  10. If programming more card keys, remove the supplementary key once, and then repeat the procedure from Step 7 by following the instructions on the M-MDS screen.