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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 581 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)CLEARING CARD KEY
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Clearing Card Key
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Clearing Card Key
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fully lower the driver-side door glass.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Pull out the M-MDS cable from the door glass opening and set the M-MDS outside the vehicle.CAUTION:
- Protect the cable and body contact area with a clean rag, otherwise they could be damaged.
- After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select "Body".
- Select "Security".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
- Select "Programming".
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
- Select "PATS functions".
- Select "Card Key Code Erase".
- Security access begins and the M-MDS 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".
- Input the "IN-CODE" that corresponds to the "OUT-CODE" displayed in the M-MDS screen.
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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.