Mazda Training manual — part 196

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INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS
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Activity 06: Making DataLogger Recordings

Upon completing this activity you will be able use to M-MDS to create a Data Logger
recording and then play it back.

What you need to complete this activity:

•

A current Mazda vehicle with Electronic Throttle Control

•

Mazda-approved PDA with PDS installed

•

VCM

Procedure:

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

automatically.

Three USB pop-up messages quickly flash on and off the PDA. You may
not see the first two messages:

USB message 2

USB message 1

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USB message 3

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The third message,
“Status: User Authenticated,”
is the most important message.

2. Tap Start on the
main screen.

3. Tap PDS on the drop-down menu.

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

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4. The PDS Establishing Communications screen

flashes on then off. This screen indicates the
PDA is connecting to the VCM via the USB
network.

5. Tap the

New Vehicle icon.

6. Select 16 pin, then tap tick.

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7. Turn the ignition key to Key On Engine Off

(KOEO), then tap tick.

8. Watch

the

following

Establishing Communication
screen flash on then off.

9. Verify the vehicle information is correct, and

then tap YES.

CAUTION

If you do not turn the ignition key ON,
you will need to perform a soft reset
on your PDA and reboot the VCM.