Clearing Advanced Key [Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fully lower the driver-side door glass.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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.
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 the "Body"
  2. Select the "Security"
  3. Select the "PATS Functions"
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
  1. Select the "All Tests and Calibrations"
  2. Select the "PATS Functions"
Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
1. Select "Advanced Key Code Erase and Program"
Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.