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No. 5 Programming Procedure Due to Simultaneous Replacement of Immobilizer System-related Parts (PCM, Keyless Control Module, and Steering Lock Unit): 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 UNITS OR PARTS 
Replace the unit or parts
Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  2. Switch the ignition off using key 1
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light flashes or illuminates and DTC 15 or 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure.
  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

    items 

    • Parameter Reset
  5. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  6. Select the replaced parts according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  • If the PCM is replaced Select "PCM"
  • If the keyless control module is replaced Select "RKE"
CAUTION:
  • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
Go to the next step
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.
Go to the next step.
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.
Go to the next step.
5 PERFORM ADVANCED KEY PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Program Additional Advanced 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.
Go to the next step
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.
Go to the next step.
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
G06200975Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Go to the next step.
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?
G06200976Courtesy 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. Verily 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.
G06200977Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Procedure is completed