Mazda Training manual - part 58

M-MDS 

Table of Contents 

M-MDS Introduction ..........................................................................00-1 

M-MDS Outline............................................................................................... 00-1 

M-MDS Introduction Purposes .................................................................. 00-1 
Equipment Configuration........................................................................... 00-1 

Comparison of M-MDS to WDS .................................................................... 00-3 
Mazda VCM Kit Contents .............................................................................. 00-4 
Optional M-MDS Accessory.......................................................................... 00-8 

M-MDS Cart .............................................................................................. 00-8 

IDS Installation ..................................................................................01-1 

Setting up M-MDS.......................................................................................... 01-1 

Installing IDS Software on the Laptop Computer ...................................... 01-1 
Installing Calibration Files ......................................................................... 01-2 
Customization of IDS ................................................................................ 01-3 
First Commissioning of IDS and VCM....................................................... 01-4 
Setting up the Internet Connection for IDS................................................ 01-5 
Updating IDS via Internet .......................................................................... 01-6 
Updating IDS via new VCM DVD .............................................................. 01-6 
Re-booting the VCM ................................................................................. 01-6 

Using IDS ...........................................................................................02-1 

Screen Layout................................................................................................ 02-1 

Top Tab Row ............................................................................................ 02-2 
Screen Display.......................................................................................... 02-2 
Bottom Tab Row ....................................................................................... 02-2 
Status Indicator ......................................................................................... 02-2 
Select System Options Button .................................................................. 02-2 
Side Button Control Bar ............................................................................ 02-2 
Lock Icon................................................................................................... 02-3 
Information Button..................................................................................... 02-3 
Step Back Button ...................................................................................... 02-3 
Pop-Up Windows ...................................................................................... 02-3 
Hot Spots .................................................................................................. 02-4 

IDS Settings ................................................................................................... 02-5 

User Preferences ...................................................................................... 02-5 

Language............................................................................................ 02-6 
Test Override ...................................................................................... 02-6 
Temperature ....................................................................................... 02-6 
Pressure ............................................................................................. 02-6 
Distance.............................................................................................. 02-6 
Vacuum .............................................................................................. 02-6 
Mass ................................................................................................... 02-6 
Repair Order ....................................................................................... 02-6 

Curriculum Training 

Table of Contents 

M-MDS 

System Information ................................................................................... 02-7 
System Utilities ......................................................................................... 02-8 

Set Up................................................................................................. 02-9 
System................................................................................................ 02-9 
Information........................................................................................ 02-10 
System Mode.................................................................................... 02-10 
Miscellaneous ................................................................................... 02-11 

Vehicle Selection......................................................................................... 02-11 

Vehicle Identification ............................................................................... 02-12 

Start New Session ............................................................................ 02-13 
17 PIN............................................................................................... 02-13 
Titan.................................................................................................. 02-13 
Manual Vehicle Entry........................................................................ 02-13 
VDR Upload...................................................................................... 02-14 
Previous Sessions ............................................................................ 02-14 

Starting a New Session............................................................................... 02-16 
Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 02-20 
End Session................................................................................................. 02-21 

Hold (saves all recordings)...................................................................... 02-22 
Complete (deletes recordings, but not the session) ................................ 02-22 
Delete (deletes session).......................................................................... 02-22 

Tools............................................................................................................. 02-23 

Self Test.................................................................................................. 02-24 

System Selection .............................................................................. 02-24 
Code Display .................................................................................... 02-25 

Datalogger .............................................................................................. 02-26 

System Selection .............................................................................. 02-26 
PID Selection .................................................................................... 02-27 
Live Display ...................................................................................... 02-29 
Playback ........................................................................................... 02-38 

Module Programming.............................................................................. 02-40 

Programmable Module Installation ................................................... 02-41 
Module Reprogramming ................................................................... 02-45 
Programmable Parameters............................................................... 02-52 
Module Programming Tips................................................................ 02-53 

Network Test........................................................................................... 02-54 
Module Serial Number ............................................................................ 02-56 
Guided Diagnostics ................................................................................. 02-57 

Diagnostic Routine............................................................................ 02-58 
Menu Walker .................................................................................... 02-59 
Pinpoint Routine ............................................................................... 02-62 
Data Link Monitor.............................................................................. 02-64 

List of Abbreviations.......................................................................03-01 

 

 Curriculum 

Training 

M-MDS Introduction 

M-MDS Outline  

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M-MDS (Mazda Modular Diagnostic System) has been developed as the successor of 
WDS (Worldwide Diagnostic System). This universal diagnostic system enables the 
technician to utilize sophisticated functions, such as module reprogramming, as well as 
more accurate diagnosis on computerized vehicle-control systems. M-MDS, the 
successor of WDS, inherited highly regarded functions from WDS and features new 
functions and improved performance. 

 

 

M-MDS Introduction Purposes  

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M-MDS is introduced, in the place of WDS, as the only tool that can diagnose all Mazda 
vehicles and provide service functions, such as module reprogramming. M-MDS will be 
required to diagnose and perform service on models manufactured after 2006 since 
WDS will not support these models. 

 

Equipment Configuration  

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M-MDS consists of: 

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a dedicated interface module, the VCM (Vehicle Communication Module)  

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a VCM software DVD, which includes IDS (Integrated Diagnostic Software), PDS 
(Portable Diagnostic Software) and PFM (PDS File Manager) software  

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a set of cables  

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a designated laptop PC (Personal Computer) (Dell Latitude D610, not included with 
Mazda VCM Kit) 

Curriculum Training 

00-1 

Introduction M-MDS 

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As an additional option, the M-MDS also will operate with a designated Pocket PC 
(DELL AXIM X50/X50V or HP iPAQ rx3715), not included with Mazda VCM Kit. 
When operating with a designated Pocket PC, a host laptop computer is required for 
installing software to the Pocket PC. In this case a Pocket PC software (PDS) must be 
installed on the Pocket PC and a file manager software (PFM) must be installed on the 
host laptop. PDS/PFM installation and operation is not covered in this manual. 
For detailed PDS/PFM installation and operation instructions refer to the manuals, 
provided in local languages on the VCM software DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). 

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The diagnostic software of M-MDS, which runs on the laptop PC, is called IDS and will 
be updated periodically by distributed DVDs. 

 

NOTE:  M-MDS updates Module Reprogram Files and Modified Program Files by accessing 

the designated website by itself automatically. To use this function, the designated 
laptop PC or host computer must be hooked up on the Internet.  

 

00-2 Curriculum 

Training