Mazda Factory OBD-II DTC P1260 Code Diagnostic Procedure

Mazda P1260 Immobilizer system problem
DETECTION CONDITION
•  The instrument cluster detects an immobilizer system problem.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Immobilizer system malfunction
•  PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related service repair information availability.
•  Is any related repair information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY STORED DTC IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Verify stored DTCs in instrument cluster.
•  Are DTCs stored?
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY THAT DTC P1260 TROUBLESHOOTING IS COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.
CategoriesUncategorized