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]Start Stop Unit Configuration (Using Read/Write Function)
NOTE:
When performing configuration, it is necessary to read the vehicle specification
information from the start stop unit before replacing it. Connect the M-MDS
to the vehicle and perform vehicle identification before removing the start
stop unit. The vehicle specification informa ...
Shift Pressure Control (Line Pressure Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM drives the pressure control solenoid and adjusts the pressure based
on the accelerator pedal depression amount, vehicle speed, ATF temperature,
and gear shift signal. As a result, line pressure is controlled finely and with
high accuracy according to the engine load c ...
Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering
vibrate ...