No.2 Programming Procedure After PCM Replacement: Procedure

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Procedure
Fig 1: No.2 Programming Procedure Chart - After PCM Replacement
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STEP Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE PCM 
Refer to PCM removal/installation to perform PCM replacement and configuration.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .)
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2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  • Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  • Insert a valid key into the key slot and depress the clutch (MTX)/brake (ATX) pedal.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light remains illuminated and DTC 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  • The keyless indicator light (green) illuminates for approx. 5 s.
    NOTE:
    • When a valid advanced key is used, the keyless indicator light (green) illuminates.
  • Within 5 s after verifying that the keyless indicator light (green) illuminates, release the clutch (MTX)/brake (ATX) pedal and switch the ignition ON.
    CAUTION:
    • When a valid advanced key is used, release the clutch (MTX)/brake (ATX) pedal and switch the ignition ON after verifying that the keyless indicator light (green) illuminates.
  • After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
    • Select "Body".
    • Select "Security".
    • Select "PATS Functions".
  • Then, select the following from the screen menu.

    Item 

    • "Parameter Reset"
  • Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS) screen.
  • Select "PCM" from the replaced parts according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS) screen.
    CAUTION:
    • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
  • After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS (IDS) screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  • Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
  • Switch the ignition ON.
  • Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  • Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
  • Disconnect the M-MDS (IDS) from the DLC-2.
Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY THAT KEY IS PROGRAMMED TO PCM 
  • Verify that the engine can be started with all the keys.
  • Can the engine be started?
Yes Procedure is completed.
No Perform the corresponding DTC inspection to repair the malfunctioning part.
RENDER: 1.0x

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