DTC Inspection [BCM]

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.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Verify the following vehicle conditions:
- All the switches are turned off (except the ignition switch).
- All the doors, bonnet, and liftgate are closed.
- All the doors, and liftgate are unlocked.
- All the seat belts are unbuckled.
- Parking brake lever is pulled.
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 "Self Test".
  2. Select "Modules".
  3. Select "BCM/GEM".
- When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
  1. Select "Module Tests".
  2. Select "BCM/GEM".
  3. Select "Self Test".
Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.
- If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.
After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the GEM. (See CLEARING DTC [BCM] .)