No.4 Programming Procedure After Simultaneous Replacement of Immobilizer System-related Parts (PCM, Keyless Control Module): Procedure

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Procedure
Fig 1: No.4 Programming Procedure Chart - After Simultaneous Replacement Of Immobilizer System-Related Parts (PCM, Keyless Control Module)
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STEP Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE UNIT OR PARTS 
Replace the unit or parts.
Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  • Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.

    (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE .)

  • Switch the ignition off (LOCK) using key 1.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light flashes or illuminates and DTC 15 or 23 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , continue to perform the procedure.
  • 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 the replaced part according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS) screen.
    • If the PCM is replaced: Select "PCM".
    • If the keyless control module is replaced: Select "RKE".
      CAUTION:
      • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
Go to the next step.
3 PERFORM IGNITION KEY ID NUMBER CLEARING 
  • Select "Ignition Key Code Erase and Program" from the M-MDS (IDS) screen menu.
  • Clear the ignition key ID number according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS).
Go to the next step.
4 PERFORM IGNITION KEY ID NUMBER PROGRAMMING 
  • Program two keys according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS).
  • Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS (IDS) screen.
Go to the next step.
5 PERFORM ADVANCED KEY PROGRAMMING 
  • Select "Program Additional Advanced Key" from the M-MDS (IDS) screen menu.
  • Program the advanced key according to the directions on the M-MDS (IDS).
  • Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS (IDS) screen.
Go to the next step.
6 SET UP IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM WITH KEY 1 
NOTE:
  • By starting the engine, the immobilizer system is set up and key programming is finished.
  • Start the engine using key 1.
  • Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following figure.
  • Switch the ignition off (LOCK) and remove key 1.
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