Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2057

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND
CLEARING
Foreword
When performing the following procedures, the immobilizer resetting using the WDS or equivalent must
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also always be performed: "Keyless control module replacement", "PCM replacement", "Keyless control
module and PCM joint replacement", "Key ID number clearing". The engine will not start unless all
work is performed using the WDS or equivalent.
There are two methods for registering an additional key: Using the WDS or equivalent and using two
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keys that are able to start the engine.
When replacing any of the immobilizer system component parts, adding/erasing keys or performing
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other functions, refer to the following table and perform the applicable procedure (Nos.1 to 5).
Situation
Making a spare key when the
customer has two or more
keys that can start the engine.
Or registering an additional
key.
Making a spare key when the
customer has one key that can
start the engine or no keys. Or
registering an additional key.
Clearing previously
registered key ID numbers.
Items neccesary to
perform procedure
(always have these ready
before beginning the
procedure)
Keys for
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registration
Keys for
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registration
WDS or
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equivalent
Keys for
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registration (two
or more keys)
WDS or
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equivalent
Cautionary notes
If "Customer Spare Key Programming
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Disable" has previously been performed
using the WDS or equivalent, the WDS
or equivalent must be used to register an
additional key. In that case, perform
procedure No.2.
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All key ID numbers registered in the
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vehicle are cleared.
Unless keys are re-registered after
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clearing the key ID numbers, the engine
cannot be started. Before beginning the
procedure, verify that the customer has
turned in all of the keys for the vehicle.
Unless two or more keys are registered
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after clearing the key ID numbers, the
engine cannot be started.
The keys (two or more keys) readied
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No.
1
2
3
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