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

No. 6 Programming Procedure Due to Keyless Control Module Replacement: Procedure

Fig 1: Key For Registration And Advanced Key
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KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE CHART

Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 REPLACE KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE 
Replace the keyless control module. (See KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )		 Go to the next step.
2 PERFORM PARAMETER RESET 
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. (See M-MDS CONNECTING PROCEDURE )
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using key 1.
    NOTE:
    • Although the security light starts flashing and DTC 15 is displayed after approx. 1 min  , 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 functions".
    • Using a PDS (pocket PC):
      1. Select "Programming".
      2. Select "PATS Functions".
  4. Then, select an item from the screen menu.
    • Parameter Reset
  5. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.
  6. Select the replaced part "RKE" according to the directions on the M-MDS.
CAUTION:
  • At this time, do not select the other parts from the M-MDS menu.
 Go to the next step.
3 CLEAR IGNITION KEY ID NUMBERS 
  1. Select "Ignition Key Code Erase and Program" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Clear the ignition key ID number according to the directions on the M-MDS.
 Go to the next step.
4 PERFORM IGNITION KEY ID NUMBER PROGRAMMING 
  1. Program two keys according to the directions on the M-MDS.
  2. Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen.
 Go to the next step.
5 PERFORM ADVANCED KEY PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Program Additional card key" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Program the advanced key according to the directions on the M-MDS.
  3. Verify that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen.
 Go to the next step.
6 PERFORM STEERING LOCK UNIT PROGRAMMING 
  1. Select "Steering Lock Unit Programming" from the M-MDS screen menu.
  2. Complete the Steering Lock Unit Programming according to the directions on the M-MDS. (See STEERING LOCK UNIT ID CODE REGISTRATION )
  3. After verifying that the PATS function menu is displayed again on the M-MDS screen, select "Finish (this menu)".
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  5. Disconnect the M-MDS from the DLC-2.
  6. Remove the programmed advanced key from the vehicle.
 Go to the next step.
7 VERIFY KEY 1 PROGRAMMING PERFORMED CORRECTLY 
  1. Start the engine using key 1.
  2. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following illustration.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 1.
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 Go to the next step.
8 VERIFY KEY 2 PROGRAMMING PERFORMED CORRECTLY 
  1. Start the engine using key 2.
  2. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following illustration.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove key 2.
  4. Are there other keys to be programmed?
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 Yes Repeat Step 8 using each programmed key.
No Go to the next step.
9 VERIFY ADVANCED KEY PROGRAMMING PERFORMED CORRECTLY 
  1. Bring the programmed advanced key into the vehicle.
  2. Close all doors.
  3. Remove the key from the key cylinder and place it on the front passenger's seat.
  4. Start the engine using the advanced key.
  5. Verify that the security light and keyless warning light operate as shown in the following illustration.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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 Procedure is completed
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