DSC Configuration

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION DSC Configuration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "Module Programming".
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
      1. Select "Programming".
      2. Select "Module Programming".
  3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
    1. Select "Programmable Module Installation".
    2. Select "ABS".
  4. Perform the configuration according to the directions on the screen.
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector
    G05985092Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Retrieve DTCs by the M-MDS, then verify that there is no DTC present.
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