Using WDS or Equivalent

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Using WDS or Equivalent
  1. Fully lower the driver-side door glass.
  2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  3. Pull out the WDS or equivalent cable from the door glass opening and set the WDS or equivalent outside the vehicle.
    CAUTION:
    • Protect the cable and body contact area with a clean rag, otherwise they could be damaged.
      Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
      G04327333Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Select "BODY/SECURITY/PATS (immobilizer)" from the WDS or equivalent screen menu.
  5. Security access begins and the WDS or equivalent displays the "OUT-CODE".
    NOTE:
    • When "OUT-CODE" is first displayed, turning the ignition switch from the LOCK to the ON position 5 times  will change the "OUT-CODE".
  6. Input the "IN-CODE" that corresponds to the "OUT-CODE" displayed on the WDS or equivalent screen.
  7. Select "CARD KEY PROGRAMMING" from the WDS or equivalent screen menu.
    NOTE:
    • After Step  7 is completed and the card key programming is activated, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
  8. Press the unprogrammed card key UNLOCK button twice.
    NOTE:
    • After Step  8 is completed and the card key is programmed, the door lock actuator operates to lock, and then operates to unlock.
  9. If programming more card keys, remove the supplementary key once, and then repeat the procedure from Step  7 by following the instructions on the WDS or equivalent screen.
    Fig 2: Locating DLC-2 Connector
    G04327333Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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