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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEMIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING[ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM]NO. 2 KEY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (USING THE M-MDS) CONDITIONPROCEDURE
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD
No. 2 Key Additional Programming Procedure (Using the M-MDS) Condition: Procedure
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Procedure
- Prepare key 1 for programming.
- Start the engine using a valid key or card key.CAUTION:
- Do not place the card key in the vehicle when starting the engine with the valid key, otherwise programming cannot be performed. If the engine is started with the card key, remove the card key from the vehicle after the engine is started.
- Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s, and then goes out.
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. (See FOREWORD .)
- Using key 1, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.NOTE:
- Although the security light flashes and DTC 15 is displayed, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
- Select "BODY/SECURITY/PATS (immobilizer) function" from the M-MDS screen menu.
- Select "Ignition key additional programming" from the M-MDS screen menu.NOTE:
- After selecting the above menu, "operation is successful" is displayed. At this point, the key that turned the ignition switch to the ON position is completely programmed.
- In this procedure, the necessary number of the keys are completely programmed. To finish the additional key programming, go to Step 13.
- If additional keys need to be programmed, go to the next step.
- Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
- After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 1.
- Using the key to be programmed, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Return to the Step 6.
- After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select the "Finish (this menu)" to finish the M-MDS procedure.
- After Step 10, wait 5 s or more , and then turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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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.