2008 - MX-5 - Body and Accessories

DTC INSPECTION [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM)]

Security Light

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Verify the security light state.

• If there is any malfunction:

• After any malfunction is detected, the security light will function as follows for approx. 1 min.

• DTC 16 and lower: Flashes

• DTC 21 and higher: Illuminated

• If there is no malfunction:

• The security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and goes out.

3. When any malfunction has been detected, read DTCs via flashing patterns displayed after the security light flashes or is illuminated for approx. 1 min.

• Perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

NOTE:

• A verified DTC is flashed 10 times repeatedly by the security light.

• If multiple DTCs are verified, the security light displays only the smallest DTC.

M-MDS

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

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 “Self Test”.

2. Select “Modules”.

3. Select “RKE”.

• When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

1. Select “Module Tests”.

2. Select “RKE”.

3. Select “Self Test”.

3. Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.

• If any DTCs are displayed, perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

4. After completion of repairs, clear all DTCs stored in the keyless control module. (See CLEARING DTC [IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM)].)