Mazda Training manual - part 72

Using IDS 

 

Curriculum Training 

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Programmable Module Installation  

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This function is used when it is necessary to install a new module that requires 
configuration data to be transferred from the old module. In addition, some modules 
must be programmed with the latest software calibration as they are supplied blank.  

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Selecting “Programmable Module Installation” from the main menu will call up a sub-list 
of all the modules on the vehicle that require configuration and/or programming. After 
selecting the module in question follow the on-screen prompts. IDS will present a series 
of screens with instructions to perform such as turning the ignition key off or on, and 
when to install the new module in the vehicle.  

 

NOTE:  Be sure to follow these instructions in the exact order they are given, i.e. do not 

remove or install any modules before instructed to do so. Failure to follow the 
instructions correctly may result in programming incorrectly or not at all.  

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The programming process begins automatically and a bar graph appears indicating the 
progress.  

 

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 Using 

IDS 

02-42 Curriculum 

Training 

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If IDS was unable to retrieve configuration data because of either a non-functioning 
module or a module which was removed and discarded before IDS was allowed to 
retrieve the data, the user is presented with the opportunity to obtain the so called “As-
Built” data. This data are the records of the applicable module configurations stored in 
each module as the vehicle left the factory. The As-Built data contain information about 
the specific functions of a certain vehicle variant in the form of hexadecimal numbers.  

 

NOTE:  The As-Built data can be obtained via the Technical Hotline or the Technical Service 

Department.  

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The following picture shows a sample of an As-Built data sheet. It contains the As-Built 
data for the PCM and the BCE (Body/Chassis/Electrical) modules of a certain vehicle 
variant (identified by the VIN). The data are only applicable for this specific vehicle and 
therefore must not be used for any other vehicle.  

 

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Using IDS 

 

Curriculum Training 

02-43 

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If As-Built data are required for module configuration, the IDS displays a screen with the 
module identification code and three boxes for the hexadecimal numbers. After matching 
the module identification code (e.g. PCM1) with the similar code on the As-Built data 
sheet the corresponding hexadecimal numbers can be entered into the boxes.  

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After pressing the tick button the programming process begins automatically and a bar 
graph appears indicating the progress.  

 

NOTE:  Do not configure a module by downloading configuration data from another vehicle of 

similar build and uploading it into the vehicle concerned. This may create problems 
as configurable modules are only working properly if they are configured according to 
the appropriate data specified by each VIN. In addition, this procedure may also 
transfer the VIN logged in the module from one vehicle to another.  

 

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As-Built Data Entry Screen 

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In addition, manual selection of the configuration data may be required for some 
modules. Then IDS displays a pick list with the parameters to be selected on the left-
hand side of the screen. After highlighting a certain item the possible settings appear on 
the right-hand side of the screen. Now the user can select the configuration data by 
highlighting the desired settings.  

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After pressing the tick button the programming process begins automatically and a bar 
graph appears indicating the progress.  

 

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Configuration Selection Screen