Using the M-MDS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
- When using the IDS (laptop PC)
  1. Select "DataLogger"
  2. Select "Modules".
  3. Select "IC"
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
  1. Select "Module Tests".
  2. Select "IC".
  3. Select "DataLogger"
    
    Fig 1: Identifying M-MDS To DLC-2
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Verify that it is displayed according to the table using "SPDMTR"

If the speedometer does not move or the indications is not within the allowable range, inspect the related wiring harnesses.

If the related wiring harnesses are normal, replace the instrument cluster.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REFERENCE

M-MDS display	Instrument cluster display
60 km/h	Speedometer gauge needle moves to approx. 65 km/h {40 mph}
120 km/h	Speedometer gauge needle moves to approx 128 km/h {79.5 mph}
Off	Speedometer gauge needle moves to 0 km/h {0 mph}