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No. 2 Programming Procedure After PCM Replacement: Procedure

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Fig 1: Remote Transmitter Programming Procedure Chart
G10938887Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE PCM 
Refer to PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION to perform PCM replacement.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
    NOTE:
    • Although the security indicator light illuminates for approx. 3 s and then turns off or flashes, continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  • After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • "Body"
    • "Security"
    • "PATS Functions"
  • Then, select the following from the screen menu.
    • "Parameter reset"
  • Input the start stop unit and PCM incode and cancel the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • "Security access permitted" is displayed on the M-MDS screen.
  • Perform the operation according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • "Parameter reset completed" is displayed on the M-MDS screen.
  • Select "No" according to the directions on the M-MDS.
CAUTION:
  • Because the procedure switches to the procedure for key ID number clearing, if "Yes" is selected on the M-MDS screen, select "No".
Go to the next step.
3 M-MDS COMPLETION 
  • Wait for 5 s or more after the M-MDS is completed and Switch the ignition off.
Go to the next step.
4 PERFORM IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM FUNCTION VERIFICATION 
  • Bring each remote transmitter into the vehicle one at a time and switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  • Verify that the security indicator light illuminates, and switch the ignition off.
  • Are there other remote transmitters to be programmed?
Yes Change the key and repeat Step 4.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY PARAMETER RESET IS COMPLETED 
NOTE:
  • Each remote transmitter is brought inside the vehicle one at a time to start the engine.
  • Place only the programmed remote transmitter on the passenger seat and verify that the engine starts.
  • Does engine start?
Yes Procedure is completed.
No Perform the related DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.