2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Security Light 23, DTC -/B2139/P1260 [Immobilizer System (Advanced Keyless And Start System)]: Notes

DTC B2139/P1260 POSSIBLE CAUSE REFERENCE

DTC Security light flashing pattern 23 ID number data in the PCM and the instrument cluster do not match
M-MDS display Keyless control module -
Instrument cluster B2139
PCM P1260
POSSIBLE CAUSE
  • Necessary procedures were not performed using the M-MDS after replacing the PCM.
  • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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