NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS is necessary. If the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part when no power is available even after the ignition switch has been operated. However, the engine cannot be started and the steering cannot be unlocked.
When performing a forced ignition ON procedure, remove all remote transmitters from the vehicle. If an remote transmitter is left in the vehicle, the forced ignition ON procedure cannot be done.
1. Verify that there are no remote transmitters in the vehicle.
2. Get PCM part number from As-built site.
3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
4. Manual vehicle identification.
Select “Manual Vehicle Entry”.
5. Select the “All other” from Vehicle list.
6. Input the PCM part number on the following screen.

7. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
Select “Body”.
Select “Special Ignition ON”.
8. Perform the procedure according to the directions on the screen.
9. Delete the session, but keep the ignition ON.
10. Normal vehicle identification.
Electronic Spark Advance Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Fuel Distributor [Skyactiv G 2.0]Evaporator Temperature Sensor Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor when it is installed to the A/C
unit.
1. Set the fan speed at MAX HI.
2. Set the temperature control at MAX COLD.
3. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
4. Turn the A/C switch off.
5. Close all doors and windows.
6. Wait for 5 min.
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Air Bag System [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Outline
The air bag system is a device that supplements the passenger restraint function
of the seat belts. The air bag system will not have the designed effect if the
seat belts are not worn properly.
The air bag system is composed of the following parts:
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Odometer/Tripmeter
Purpose
The odometer/tripmeter notifies the user of the total travel distance or
the traveled distance over a specific interval.
Function
The instrument cluster calculates the traveled distance based on the traveled
distance signal from the PCM and displays it.
The ...