Mazda Training manual — part 203

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
07 - Reprogramming/Updating a PCM

Activity 07- Page 17

Activity 07
(Continued)

The main screen displays:

46. Turn the ignition key OFF.

47. Disconnect PDS from the vehicle.

48. Turn OFF the PDA.

Conclusion:

In this activity, you used M-MDS to reprogram or update a PCM.

Instructor Sign-off: ____________________________________

Your PDA’s main screen
may look slightly
different than this
example.

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters

Activity 08- Page1

Activity 08: Verify/Change Programmable Parameters

Upon completing this activity you will be able to View/Change Programmable
Parameters on a current Mazda using M-MDS.

What you will need to complete this activity:

• A Current Tribute or B Series Mazda

• PDS

Connect the M-MDS data cable to DLC number 2 under the dash.
The PDA will turn on automatically.

Important!

You should see all 3 of the following USB pop up boxes. However they may “flash by” to
quick to see. The most important is the 3

rd

one “user authenticated”

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters

Activity 08- Page2

Activity 08
(Continued)


Tap Start Tap PDS

Establishing Communications

Note:
The screen above is the PDA connecting to the VCM via the USB network.

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters

Activity 08- Page3

Activity 08
(Continued)

1. Tap the blue car 2. Tap Tick

3. Tap Tick 4. Establishing Communication