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.
2007 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Clearing Card Key
CLEARING CARD KEY
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.
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 in the WDS or equivalent screen.
7. Select "CARD KEY CLEARING" from the WDS or equivalent screen menu.
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.
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 in the WDS or equivalent screen.
7. Select "CARD KEY CLEARING" from the WDS or equivalent screen menu.
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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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