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No. 4 Programming Procedure Due to Keyless Control Module Replacement: Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Valid Key And Key For Registration
G06200970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE 
Refer to keyless control module removal/installation for the keyless control module replacement and configuration. (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE CONFIGURATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] )		 Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE )

  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.
    • 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.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light starts flashing and DTC 15 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
    • 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"
  4. Then, select an item from the screen menu

    Item 

    • Parameter Reset
  5. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  6. Select the replaced parts "RKE" according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
CAUTION:
  • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
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3 CLEAR IGNITION KEY ID NUMBERS 
  1. Select "Ignition Key Code Erase and Program" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Clear the ignition key code according to the directions on the M-MDS.
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4 PERFORM IGNITION KEY ID NUMBER PROGRAMMING 
  1. Program two keys according to the directions on the M-MDS
  2. Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen.
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5 PERFORM ADVANCED KEY PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Program Additional Ignition Key" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Program the advanced key according to the directions on the M-MDS.
  3. Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen.
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6 PERFORM STEERING LOCK UNIT PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Steering Lock Unit Programming" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Complete the steering lock unit programming according to the directions on the M-MDS (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] )
  3. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)"
  4. Switch the ignition off
  5. Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2
  6. Remove the programmed card key from the vehicle.
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7 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
G06200971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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8 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?
G06200972Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
 Yes Repeat Step 8 using each programmed key.
No Go to the next step.
9 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.
G06200973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
 Procedure is completed
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