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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKPOWER SYSTEMSFORCED IGNITION ON [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
NOTE:
  • In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
  • The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when no power is available even after the ignition switch has been operated. However, the engine cannot be started and the steering cannot be unlocked.
  • When performing a forced ignition ON procedure, remove all advanced keys from the vehicle. If an advanced key is left in the vehicle, the forced ignition ON procedure cannot be done.
  1. Verify that there are no advanced keys in the vehicle.
  2. Get PCM part number from As-built site.
  3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  4. Manual vehicle identification.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "Manual Vehicle Entry".
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
      1. Select "Vehicle ID button".
      2. Select "keyboard button".
  5. Select the "All other" from Vehicle list.
  6. Input the PCM part number on the following screen.

    IDS (laptop PC) display 

    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • 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.