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No. 3 Programming Procedure Due to Steering Lock Unit Replacement: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Valid Keys
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Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 Replace the steering lock unit. 
Replace the steering lock unit. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)		 Go to the next step
2 Connect the M-MDS. 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2
  2. Remove the valid keys or valid advanced keys from the vehicle (keep them 1 m or more from the vehicle), and switch the ignition on according to the directions on the M-MDS screen Select, "There is no programmed ignition key and programmed advanced key" from the M-MDS screen.
CAUTION:
  • Because the ignition is switched on using "Special Service Mode", the engine cannot be started during this IG cycle.
  • Although the security light or the keyless warning light (red) illuminates or flashes, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
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3 PERFORM STEERING LOCK UNIT PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Steering lock unit programming" from the M-MDS screen
  2. Bring the programmed advanced key into the vehicle.
  3. Complete the security access procedure and the steering lock unit programming according to the directions on the M-MDS screen (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] )
  4. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  5. Switch the ignition off.
  6. Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2
  7. Remove the programmed card key from the vehicle.
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4 ESTABLISH THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM WITH KEY 1 
NOTE:
  • By starting the engine, the immobilizer system is established and key programming is finished
  1. Start the engine using key 1.
  2. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  3. Switch the ignition off and remove key 1
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5 VERIFY THAT ANY KEY IS PROGRAMMED. 
  1. Start the engine using key 2.
  2. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  3. Switch the ignition off and remove key 2
  4. Are there other keys to be programmed?
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 Yes Repeat Step 5 using each programmed key.
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY THAT ANY ADVANCED KEY IS PROGRAMMED. 
  1. Bring the programmed advanced key into the vehicle.
  2. Close all doors
  3. Remove the key from the key slot and place it on the front passenger's seat.
  4. Start the engine using the advanced key.
  5. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  6. After verifying that the keyless warning light turns off, switch the ignition off.
G06200969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
 Procedure is completed
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