| Model | Starting S/N | Ending S/N | Model Spec |
| Mazda3 2004-2005 | 000000 | 999999 | |
| Mazda5 2006-2006 | 000000 | 999999 | |
| Mazda6 2003-2006 | 000000 | 999999 | |
| RX8 2004-2005 | 000000 | 999999 | |
| Miata 2006-2006 | 000000 | 999999 |
Engine / Fuel System / Does Not Turn-Off/Warning Light
Engine / Fuel System / Improper Operation
Engine / On-Board Diagnostics / Does Not Turn-Off/Warning Light
Engine / On-Board Diagnostics / Improper Operation
The following technical concerns have been reported since the
launch of
the new IDS/PDS scan
tool.
2003-2004 Mazda6 3.0L
AT
During reprogramming of the PCM the IDS/PDS screen shows a
communication
error message. PCM calibration file is blanked causing engine no
start
or the VID block data (as-built) is corrupted causing TCS or MIL
to be
illuminated and DTC P0602 stored in the
PCM.
Or, after successful reprogramming the PCM, the IDS/PDS starts
to
program the TCM (coordinated flash). After the 2nd key ON screen,
the
IDS/PDS screen freezes for a long time then the error screen
appears
"Diagnostic tester cannot perform the diagnostic function" The TCM
is
now blank and will not communicate with the IDS/PDS tool. The
vehicle is
in 3rd gear when in "drive" and has very hard engagement into
"reverse"
(fail-safe
mode).
CAUSE: Root cause is still under
investigation.
REPAIR:
1. If PCM calibration is blanked, perform the "NO COMM's"
procedure and
select PMI and reprogram the PCM to latest
calibration.
2. If PCM VID block is corrupted, (TCS and MIL ON, DTC P0602
stored) you
will need to contact the tech assistance
hotline.
You must performing a special procedure to edit the
VID
block in the
PCM.
3. If the TCM is blanked, you must replace the TCM, (no PMI is
necessary
as this module is not configurable) and then check that TCM with
IDS to
make sure it is at the latest calibration to match the PCM
calibration.
2003-2005 Mazda6, 2004-2005 RX8, 2004-2005 Mazda3, 2006 Mazda5,
2006 MX5
When attempting to program additional keys or performing
"parameter
reset" after replacing a new PCM/IC/RKE module you may experience
the
following
issue:
After retrieving the Outcode, P/N, Serial Number, Error
control numbers
using IDS/PDS, and receiving the INCODE from the MS3 system,
IDS/PDS
screen may show "INVALID INCODE ENTERED". Even after cycling
the
ignition key 5 times and generating new Outcode, P/N, Serial
Number,
Error control numbers and receiving the new INCODE(s) and entering
them
the same error message is displayed. This may occur 5-10 times and
then
mysteriously you will gain security access. Or by waiting
several hours
or until the next day and retrying you finally gain security
access.
Sometimes switching from IDS/PDS over to WDS will allow security
access,
or vise versa. This issue is currently under investigation
but
issue is extremely difficult to
produce.
CAUSE: Root cause is still under
investigation
REPAIR:
Retry procedure after letting vehicle sit for approx. 2 hours, or
if
possible retry the next day. Make sure to re-boot IDS laptop
before
re-id'ing the vehicle and creating a new vehicle session.
Sometimes
switching over from IDS to WDS will resolve the issue, or visa
versa. If
you still cannot resolve issue, contact technical assistance
hotline for
further
information.
ALL
MODELS
After you install the new software release level PDS/IDS DVD,
when
connecting to the VCM and opening the PDS program the first time
with
the DELL X50 or X50V PDA communication is established. The
PDA
recognizes that the new software level code and prom is not
present in
the VCM and attempts to install it. The upper progress bar "prom"
will
successfully complete across the screen, but the lower progress
bar
"Code" does not start. Then the screen shows "operation
complete".
However, the VCM code is not CORRECTLY loaded. If you attempt
module
reprogramming without the proper code the PDS/VCM tool may erase
the
module but will/can not reprogram it and it will usually be
blank.
You are caught in a loop and cannot recover the module using
PDS. If
you attempt to use IDS, the IDS software and DELL laptop will
usually
successfully load the VCM code and recover the module as long as
the
module was not
damaged.
WDS will also usually recover the module if the module was not
damaged
by performing the NO COMMs method and using the PCM P/N or tear
tag of
the vehicle but it may not update the module to the latest
calibration available.
IDS/PDS must be used for
that.
CAUSE: Root cause is under investigation
REPAIR: Use IDS to reload the VCM prom and code correctly into
the
VCM.Contact Technical
Assistance Hotline for latest information.
2003-2006 Mazda6
2.3L
During reprogramming of the MELCO PCM the IDS/VCM tool may corrupt
the
existing VID block data (as-built data) causing the TCS (if
equipped)
and MIL lights to illuminate and DTC P0602 to be stored in the
PCM.
You can usually correct the issue by performing the NO COMM's
procedure
and selecting PMI (programmable module installation) and when
prompted,
manually enter the correct as-built data and program it back into
the
module's VID
block.
However, if this procedure does not resolve the issue, contact
the
technical assistance hotline and they will assist you or transfer
your
call to me or Alan. You will need to perform a special procedure
to
manually edit the VID block inside the PCM
application.
CAUSE: Root cause is under
investigation.
REPAIR: 1. Manual entry of as-built data by "NO
COMM's" method
2. Perform special VID edit procedure
with Tech Hotline, LM, or AJ.