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

No. 1 Additional Key Programming Procedure (Using Two Valid Keys): Procedure

Fig 1: Valid Key And Registration Key
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PROCEDURE CHART

Step Procedure Action after procedure
1 START ENGINE 
  1. Start the engine using key 1.
  2. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
 Go to the next step.
2 LAUNCH PROGRAMMING MODE 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using key 1.
  2. After verifying that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  and turns off, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position within approx. 4 s  using key 1.
  3. Remove key 1.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using key 2.
  5. After verifying that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  and turns off, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position within approx. 4 s  using key 2.
  6. Remove key 2.
 Go to the next step.
3 PERFORM ADDITIONAL KEY PROGRAMMING 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position using key 3.
  2. Verify that the security light illuminates for approx. 3 s  , and then turns off.
  3. Remove key 3.
  4. Are there other keys to be programmed?
 Yes Go back to Step 2.
No Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY KEY PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY 
  • Verify that the engine can start and run for approx. 5 s  or more using all the programmed keys.
    NOTE:
    • When verifying that the engine starts, wait at least approx. 5 s or more  before starting the engine using the next key.
 Procedure is completed
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