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No. 2 Programming Procedure Due to PCM Replacement: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Valid Or Advanced Key
G06200965Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE PCM 
Refer to PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION to perform PCM replacement and configuration
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
(See PCM CONFIGURATION [MZI-3.7] .)
(See PCM CONFIGURATION [L5] .)		 Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  2. Insert a valid key into the key slot and depress the clutch pedal. Or, bring the valid advanced key into the vehicle and depress the clutch pedal.
  3. After verifying that the keyless indicator light (green) has illuminated, release the clutch within approx. 5 s and switch the ignition from off→ACC→ON.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  4. After vehicle identification, select the following from the M-MDS initial screen.
    • Using an IDS (laptop PC):
      1. Select "Body"
      2. Select "Security"
      3. Select "PATS Functions"
    • Using a PDS (Pocket PC).
      1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations"
      2. Select "PATS Functions"
  5. Then, select an item from the screen menu

    Item 

    • Parameter Reset
  6. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  7. 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.
  8. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)"
  9. Switch the ignition off.
  10. Switch the ignition on.
  11. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  12. Switch the ignition off.
 Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY THAT THE KEY IS PROGRAMMED TO THE PCM 
  1. Verify that the engine can be started with all the keys.
  2. Can the engine be started?
 Yes Procedure is completed
No Perform the corresponding DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.
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