Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Mazda Tribute 2WD L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
NGS
KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH STATE CONTROL - NGS
NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a NGS Tester programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the customer spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owner Literature spare key programming procedure or in this section under KEY PROGRAMMING USING TWO PROGRAMMED KEYS. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for customers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PID SPARE_KEY (with Version 9.0 card, the switch state "DISABL" = "ENABLE. This means the spare key programming procedure is accessible).
1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. From the NGS Tester menu, select PID SPARE_KEY to view the spare key programming switch state:
-=Spare key programming procedure is accessible.
-=Spare key programming procedure is not accessible.
NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is (this means the spare key programming procedure is accessible).
3. To change SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH STATE, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS - NGS procedure.
NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a NGS Tester programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the customer spare key programming procedure. This procedure is in the Owner Literature spare key programming procedure or in this section under KEY PROGRAMMING USING TWO PROGRAMMED KEYS. This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for customers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PID SPARE_KEY (with Version 9.0 card, the switch state "DISABL" = "ENABLE. This means the spare key programming procedure is accessible).
1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to RUN.
2. From the NGS Tester menu, select PID SPARE_KEY to view the spare key programming switch state:
-
-
NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is
3. To change SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH STATE, refer to ANTI-THEFT SECURITY ACCESS - NGS procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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