Changing Keyless Control Module Id Code

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Changing Keyless Control Module Id Code
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NOTE: Steps 2) and 3) must be completed within 24 seconds.
  1. Remove key from ignition. Close all doors and liftgate. Open driver's door. Go to next step.
  2. Insert key into ignition. Turn ignition switch to ON position, then back to LOCK position 3 times. Remove key from ignition. Go to next step.
  3. Push driver's door switch 3 times. Observe door lock actuators. They should lock, then unlock. If operation is as specified, go to step Β 5 . If operation is not as specified, go to next step.
  4. Check ROOM fuse (10-amp) and ENGINE fuse (10-amp) in underdash fuse block. Replace if necessary. If fuses are okay, wait 40 seconds and repeat steps Β 2 and Β 3 one more time. If problem is still present, go to TEST NO. 3: TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMEDΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  5. Aim transmitter at keyless control module. Push any button of transmitter twice. Observe door lock actuators. They should lock, then unlock. If operation is as specified, go to next step. If operation is not as specified, push driver's door switch. If actuators lock and unlock twice, go back to step Β 2 . If actuators do not lock and unlock twice, go to TEST NO. 3: TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMEDΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
  6. If only one transmitter is available, push any button on transmitter twice. If more than one transmitter is available, push any button on other transmitter twice. Observe door lock actuators. They should lock, then unlock. If operation is as specified, repeat this step with any other available transmitters to complete programming procedure. If operation is not as specified, push driver's door switch. If actuators lock and unlock twice, go back to step Β 2 . If actuators do not lock and unlock twice, go to TEST NO. 3: TRANSMITTER ID CODE CANNOT BE REPROGRAMMEDΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.
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