Mazda Training manual - part 54

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Module Programming Tips  

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The tips below should be followed when using any of the programming functions:  

1.  Make sure that the latest diagnostic application and calibration files are loaded on 

IDS.  

2.  To ensure that the vehicle being serviced maintains required battery voltage to 

perform a module programming function, a battery charger should be connected to 
the vehicle battery and operated on low charge rate (max. 20 A).  

3.  Save a session of the vehicle before using any of the programming functions. 

Therefore establish communication to the PCM and end the session with the option 
“Hold (saves recordings)”. Then establish communication again without reactivating 
the held session and conduct the desired programming function. If the upload 
process fails and a module is left blank, the held session can be used to program this 
module.  

4. 

If accidentally the ignition is turned off or the 16-pin DLC cable is disconnected 
during the upload process, an error message asking “Do you wish to retry?” will 
appear. Press YES as this will allow IDS to recover the error, that was encountered 
during the programming function. Pressing NO may result in the module being left 
blank. 

 

 

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Network Test 

  

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The Network Test is a vehicle-specific tool, i.e. it can only be accessed after identifying 
the vehicle. It allows the user to check the network of the vehicle.  

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After selection of the network test function from the toolbox menu the corresponding icon 
appears in the top tab row and the network test is carried out. The IDS sends a “ping” to 
the network, which prompts all the modules to respond again. Then the IDS indicates the 
modules which can be fitted as standard or as options, and whether they have passed 
the test or not.  

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The modules and the corresponding DTCs are displayed on the left-hand side of the 
screen. After highlighting a certain item the corresponding description and possible 
causes for the fault appear on the right-hand side of the screen. 

NOTE:  The IDS attempts to communicate with all known modules that are available on the 

particular vehicle either as standard or as optional equipment. Therefore it may 
indicate a failed status for a module that is not installed on the vehicle (e.g. TCM 
(Transmission Control Module)). If a module fails the network test, first verify that the 
vehicle is equipped with the module in question at all before attempting to perform 
any further diagnostics.  

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When a question mark appears behind a module which has not responded, the IDS 

offers a pinpoint routine 

 in the sub-menu (bottom tab row) to guide the user to the 

fault (not applicable for Mazda dealers; requires VMM).  

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With the aid of the Repeat button 

 the test can be repeated any number of times.  

 

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Network Test Screen 

 

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Module Serial Number  

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The function “Module Serial Number” is vehicle-specific, i.e. it can only be accessed after 
identifying the vehicle. It allows the user to call up the serial numbers of the modules 
connected to the communications network.  

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After selection of the Module Serial Number function from the Toolbox menu the 
corresponding icon appears in the top tab row and the serial numbers of the modules are 
called up via the communications network. Then IDS displays the modules and their 
serial numbers.  

NOTE:  The IDS attempts to read out the serial numbers of all known modules that are 

available for the particular vehicle either as standard or as optional equipment. 
Therefore it may indicate “Module not hooked up” for a module that is not installed on 
the vehicle (e.g. TCM).  

 

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