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Forced Ignition On

NOTE:
  • In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
  • The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when no power is available even after the ignition switch has been operated. However, the engine cannot be started and the steering cannot be unlocked.
  • When performing a forced ignition ON procedure, remove all remote transmitters from the vehicle. If an remote transmitter is left in the vehicle, the forced ignition ON procedure cannot be done.
  1. Verify that there are no remote transmitters in the vehicle.
  2. Get PCM part number from As-built site.
  3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  4. Manual vehicle identification.
    1. Select "Manual Vehicle Entry".
  5. Select the "All other" from Vehicle list.
  6. Input the PCM part number on the following screen.
  7. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
    1. Select "Body".
    2. Select "Special Ignition ON".
  8. Perform the procedure according to the directions on the screen.
  9. Delete the session, but keep the ignition ON.
  10. Normal vehicle identification.
    Fig 1: Display - Manual Vehicle Entry Screen
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