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Using M-MDS

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  1. Fully lower the driver-side door glass.
  2. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
  3. Set the M-MDS outside the vehicle with its cable passing through the door glass opening.
    CAUTION:
    • Cover the vehicle body with a clean rag so as not to damage the vehicle body with the cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector
    G05986041Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "Body".
      2. Select "Security".
      3. Select "PATS Functions".
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
      1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".
      2. Select "PATS Functions".
  5. Then, select an item from the screen menu.
    1. Select the "Program Additional card key"
  6. Perform the security access according to the directions on the M-MDS screen.