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

No. 3 Additional Key Programming Procedure Changing: Procedure

ENGINE PROCEDURE CHART

Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 CHANGE CUSTOMER SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE )
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using a key (The key can be either the valid key or an unprogrammed key).
    NOTE:
    • If an unprogrammed key is used, the security light starts flashing and DTC 15 is displayed after approx. 1 min.  However, this does not indicate an improper procedure. Continue to perform the procedure as indicated.
  3. After vehicle identification, select the following from the M-MDS initial screen.
    • Using an IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "Body".
      2. Select "Security".
      3. Select "PATS function".
    • Using a PDS (Pocket PC):
      1. Select "Programming".
      2. Select "PATS Functions".
  4. Select either of the following from the M-MDS menu to change the additional key programming procedure.
    • When "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable" is selected: The additional key programming procedure using valid keys is enabled.
    • When "Customer Spare Key Programming Disable" is selected: The additional key programming procedure using valid keys is disabled.
  5. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  6. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  7. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
 Procedure is completed
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