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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 586 (SECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEM)IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]NO. 1 ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE (USING THE M-MDS)PROCEDURE
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

No. 1 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using the M-MDS): Procedure

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Valid Key
G06200964Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
VERIFY KEY VALIDITY CHART

STEP Procedure Action after procedure
1 VERIFY KEY 1 VALIDITY 
  1. Start the engine using key 1.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove the advanced key from the vehicle.
  2. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s, and then turns off.
  3. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
 Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAMMING 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  2. Insert key 1 into the key slot and depress the clutch (MTX)/brake (ATX) pedal.
    NOTE:
    • The keyless indicator light (green) illuminates for approx. 5 s and then turns off.
  3. Within 5 s after verifying that the keyless indicator light (green) illuminates, release the clutch (MTX)/brake (ATX) pedal and switch the ignition to off (LOCK)→ACC→ON.
  4. Remove key 1 from the key slot and insert key 2 into the key slot.
    NOTE:
    • After key 1 is removed, continue to perform the procedure as indicated even though the advanced key system warning alarm sounds and the keyless indicator light (red) starts to flash.
  5. After vehicle identification, select the following from the M-MDS initial screen.
    • Using an IDS (laptop PC):
      1. Select "Body".
      2. Select "Security".
      3. Select "PATS" "Functions".
    • Using a PDS (pocket PC):
      1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
      2. Select "PATS Functions".
  6. Then, select the following from the screen menu.

    Item 

    • "Program Additional Ignition Key"
  7. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
    NOTE:
    • After executing the above menu, "This operation is successful" is displayed. At this stage, the programming for the key switching the ignition ON is completed.
    • If an additional key is to be programmed, continue to perform the procedure according to the directions on the M-MDS screen. To finish the key programming, go to the next step.
 Yes Change the key and repeat Step 2.
No Go to the next step.
3 FINISH THE M-MDS 
  1. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  2. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
 Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY THAT KEY IS PROGRAMMED 
Verify that the engine can be started with the programmed key.
NOTE:
  • When verifying that the engine starts, wait approx. 5 s or more before starting the engine using the next key.
 Procedure is completed.
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