Pcm Configuration: Notes

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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NOTE:
  • Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the PCM CONFIGURATION.
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select the "Module Programming".
  3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
    1. Select "Programmable Module Installation".
    2. Select "PCM".
  4. Perform the configuration according to the directions on the screen.
  5. Retrieve DTCs by the M-MDS, then verify that there is no DTC present.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC-2)
    G06730862Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If a DTC(s) is detected, perform the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
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