Body Control Module (BCM) Configuration

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Body Control Module (BCM) Configuration
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NOTE:
  • Use the IDS (laptop PC) because the PDS (Pocket PC) does not support the BCM CONFIGURATION.
  1. Connect the M-MDS to 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 "Module Programming".
  3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
    1. Select "Programmable Module Installation".
    2. Select "GEM".
  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.
    • If a DTC(s) is detected, perform the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [BCM] .)
      Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC-2)
      G06732681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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