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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM)NO. 3 TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM]

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

No. 3 Transmitter Id Code Cannot Be Reprogrammed [Keyless Entry System]

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION No. 3 Transmitter Id Code Cannot Be Reprogrammed [Keyless Entry System]

NO. 3 TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM] POSSIBLE CAUSE

3	Transmitter ID code cannot be reprogrammed
DESCRIPTION	Malfunction in transmitter battery, transmitter, BCM circuit, or keyless receiver circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Malfunction in transmitter battery, transmitter, BCM, or keyless receiver.

NO.3 TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMED [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	INSPECT TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION AND TYPE Visually inspect the transmitter battery. Are the below items correct? Transmitter battery installation (correct polarity) Battery type: CR1620	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Properly install the battery or replace the battery with the specified battery (CR1620), and then go to Step 11.
2	INSPECT TRANSMITTER BATTERY TERMINALS FOR RUST AND POOR CONNECTION Visually inspect the transmitter. Is there rust on the transmitter battery terminals (positive or negative)? Is there poor connection between the terminals and battery?	Yes	Replace the transmitter battery or repair the transmitter battery terminal, then go to Step 11.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT TRANSMITTER BATTERY Inspect the transmitter battery. Is the battery voltage normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the transmitter battery, then go to Step 1 f.
4	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN TRANSMITTER BATTERY OR ELSEWHERE Replace with a transmitter battery known to be good. Does the keyless entry system operate properly?	Yes	Replace the transmitter battery, then go to Step 11.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN TRANSMITTER OR BCM Reprogram the transmitter ID code using another known good transmitter. Does the keyless entry system operate properly?	Yes	Replace the transmitter and reprogram the transmitter ID code, then go to Step 11.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT POWER SUPPLY FUSE Is the keyless receiver power supply fuse normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Install an appropriate amperage fuse, then go to Step 11.
7	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND KEYLESS RECEIVER) OR ELSEWHERE Measure the voltage at the following keyless receiver terminal: Power supply signal (terminal A) Is the voltage B+ ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
7		No	Repair the wiring harness between the fuse block and keyless receiver, then go to Step 11.
8	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN KEYLESS RECEIVER AND GROUND) OR ELSEWHERE Is there continuity between keyless receiver terminal E and ground?	Yes	Go to the next step.
8		No	Repair the wiring harness between the keyless receiver and ground, then go to Step 11.
9	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN KEYLESS RECEIVER AND BCM) OR ELSEWHERE Disconnect the keyless receiver connector and BCM connector. Is there continuity between the following terminals? 71 (BCM connector)-C (keyless receiver connector)	Yes	Go to the next step.
9		No	Repair the wiring harness between the keyless receiver and BCM, then go to Step 11.
10	INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN KEYLESS RECEIVER AND BCM) OR BCM Measure the voltage at BCM terminal C. When transmitter operated: Any transmitter button is operated: 0.5 V Any transmitter button is operated: 3.5 V Is the voltage normal?	Yes	Replace the BCM, then go to the next step.
10		No	Replace the keyless receiver, then go to the next step.
11	REINSPECT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM AFTER REPAIR Does the keyless entry system operate properly?	Yes	Troubleshooting completed. Explain repairs to the customer.
11		No	Reinspect the malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if the malfunction recurs.

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