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No.4 Programming Procedure Due to PCM Replacement: Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Valid Key
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE PCM 
Refer to PCM removal/installation to perform PCM replacement and configuration.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
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2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using a key (The key can be either the valid key)
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  • After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC):
      • Select the "Body"
      • Select the "Security"
      • Select the "PATS Functions"
  • Then, select an item from the screen menu.

    item 

    • Parameter Reset
  • Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  • Select the replaced parts "PCM" according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    CAUTION:
    • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
  • After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  • Switch the ignition to off.
  • Switch the ignition to ON.
  • Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  • Switch the ignition to off.
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3 VERIFY THAT THE KEY IS PROGRAMMED TO THE PCM 
  • Verify that the engine can be started with all the keys.
  • Can the engine be started?
Yes Procedure is completed
No Perform the corresponding DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.