Note
Key Replacement or Addition
When the customer has two or more valid keys
Note
1. Cut new transponder-equipped key(s).
2. Using key 1, turn ignition switch to ON position.
(1) Observe illumination of security light in instrument cluster.
(2) After the security light turns off, turn key 1 to LOCK position within 2 seconds
and remove it from the steering lock.
3. Repeat Step 2 with key 2.
4. Repeat Step 2 with key 3.
5. If there are 4-8 keys (valid and/or new keys), repeat Step 2.
When the customer has only one or no valid key
1. Cut new transponder equipped key(s) if necessary.
2. Connect the SST
(WDS or equivalent).
3. Using key 1, turn ignition switch to ON position.
(1) Perform security access approval. (See Security Access Procedure.)
(2) Select "Ignition Key Code Erase".
Note
- Do not select any other command from this menu.
(3) Turn key 1 to LOCK position for more than 1 second.
(4) Turn key 1 to ON position for more than 1 second.
(After approx. 1 minute
DTC B1213 (DTC 21) is output.)
(5) Verify the security light is illuminated, then turn key 1 to LOCK position.
(6) Remove key 1 from steering lock.
4. Using key 2, turn ignition switch to ON position for more than 1 second.
Observe that security light illuminates (for approx. 3 seconds
).
(1) Verify the security light is illuminated, then turn key 2 to LOCK position and remove from steering lock.
5. Repeat Step 4 with key 3.
6. If there are 48 keys (valid and/or new keys), repeat Step 5.
7. After reprogramming, clear DTCs of PCM with SST
(WDS or equivalent).
PCM Replacement
Enabling/Disabling Key Reprograming Without Using SST (WDS or Equivalent)
Note
With this function, the need for use of the SST (WDS or equivalent) to perform key registration when following the "When the customer has two or more valid keys" procedure can be optionally inhibited or prohibited. This function is provided to prohibit drivers from performing the reprogram procedure on vehicles owned by rental car companies or other large vehicle fleet owners.
1. Connect the SST
(WDS or equivalent).
2. Using valid or new key, turn ignition switch to ON position.
3. Perform security access approval. (See Security Access Procedure.)
4. Select "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable/Disable".
Note
- At the time of new vehicle delivery, the function is set on "Enable".
Security Access Procedure
Note
When using a SST (WDS or equivalent) or equivalent to perform "Ignition Key Code Erase" or "Customer Spare Key Programming Enable/Disable", it is necessary to obtain security access approval.
1. Connect the SST
(WDS or equivalent).
2. Select "Tool box", "Body", "Security", and then "PATS Functions" (in this order).
3. The SST
(WDS or equivalent). will read out an outcode depending on the designated procedure.
4. Access the Mazda official website to obtain the incode that corresponds to the outcode. Refer to Service Information Ref. No. A001/02 for details of this procedure.
5. Input the incode to the SST
(WDS or equivalent).
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable valve timing actuator removal/installation
L3
Caution
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it
is a precision unit.
Note
Variable valve timing actuator camshaft sprocket is integrated
with the variable valve timing actuator and cannot be disassembled.
1. Follow the timing chain removal/installati ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven
roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling
on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving ...