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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.
Active Command Modes Inspection [Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Active Command Modes Inspection [Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select "DataLogger".
- Select "Modules".
- Select "RKE".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
- Select "Module Tests".
- Select "RKE".
- Select "DataLogger".
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
- Select the active command modes from the PID table.
- Perform the active command modes, inspect the operations for each parts.
- If the operation of output parts cannot be verified after the active command mode inspection is performed, this could indicate the possibility of an open or short circuit, sticking, or operation malfunction in the output parts.
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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.