Mazda Training manual - part 203

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
07 - Reprogramming/Updating a PCM                                                         

 
 

 

 

 

Activity 07- Page 17

Activity 07 
(Continued) 

 
The main screen displays: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
46.  Turn the ignition key OFF.  

 

47.  Disconnect PDS from the vehicle. 

 

48.  Turn OFF the PDA. 
 
 

Conclusion: 

 

In this activity, you used M-MDS to reprogram or update a PCM. 

 

Instructor Sign-off: ____________________________________ 
 
 
 

Your PDA’s main screen 
may look slightly 
different than this 
example. 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters     

    

  

 
 

 

Activity 08- Page1 

Activity 08:  Verify/Change Programmable Parameters 
 
Upon completing this activity you will be able to View/Change Programmable 
Parameters on a current Mazda using M-MDS. 
 
What you will need to complete this activity: 

•  A Current Tribute or B Series Mazda 

•  PDS 

Connect the M-MDS data cable to DLC number 2 under the dash. 
The PDA will turn on automatically.   
 
 
 

Important! 

 

You should see all 3 of the following USB pop up boxes.  However they may “flash by” to 
quick to see. The most important is the 3

rd

 one “user authenticated” 

 

  

   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters     

    

  

 
 

 

Activity 08- Page2 

Activity 08 
(Continued) 
 
 
             Tap Start                                           Tap PDS 

  

      

 

Establishing Communications 

 

 

 
Note: 
The screen above is the PDA connecting to the VCM via the USB network. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TC001-18-01H

INTRODUCTION TO M-MDS 
08 - Verify/Change Programmable Parameters     

    

  

 
 

 

Activity 08- Page3 

Activity 08 
(Continued) 
 

  

1.  Tap the blue car                                   2.  Tap Tick 
 
  

             

 

 
3.  Tap Tick                                                4. Establishing Communication