2014 Mazda 3

[plainBlack]

MTech gurus, your guidance will be much appreciated by many here. A thorough & detailed toturial, perhaps? Salute & much thanks!

Nice suggestion bro, I just printed this one and strictly followed the step by step procedure. I suggest reading it a million times.. hehe..

This is what the update procedure is, it is NOT a plug and play, as you may have DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) that require clearing FIRST before updates are run..

1) Format USB 2.0 Flash Drive as FAT32 2-16GB, CMU Does NOT support USB 3.0.
2) Copy the 2 update files (for one Version) over using a WINDOWS computer (only the failsafe.up and reinstall.up).
3) Remove the SD Card from the slot.
4) Set the car into 'accessory mode' amber light ONLY (ONE push of the push start button, DO NOT start the ignition).
5) Plug USB Flash Drive into the USB slot of the car.
6) Press the music, favourites, and mute buttons in your car all at the same time and hold for 2 to 5sec.
ONLY USE ''TOUCH SCREEN'' FOR NEXT UPDATE INPUTS - DO NOT USE DIAL KNOB.
7) Input code 3 to test for DTC's, enter, then clear, IF there's any DTCs listed, Input code 2, enter, then clear to remove all DTC's.
8 Input code 99, enter, to start the system update process.
9) Select SEARCH for the System Update Packages.
10) Click on 'Return Icon' on Commander switch ONLY if you do not see the list of 'Available Software Update Packages' screen.
11) Select and INSTALL, install the failsafe.up, PRESS "OK" once package is installed successfully.
12) Press and release clutch pedal (MT) or brake pedal (Auto) BEFORE 25 mins on/off limit to reset the ACC timer to keep Amber on.
13) Press the music, favourites, and mute buttons in your car all at the same time and hold for 2 to 5sec.
ONLY USE ''TOUCH SCREEN'' FOR NEXT UPDATE INPUTS - DO NOT USE DIAL KNOB.
14) Enter code 99, enter, to start the update process.
15) Select SEARCH for System Update Packages.
16) Select and INSTALL, Install the reinstall.up, may take some time, possible blank or hard to read screens are normal.
17) Reinstall process can take some time for Progress Bar to finalise from 98% to 100%.
18 Confirm any confirmation screens.
19) Turn Ignition OFF, wait, and then ACC ON (Amber) to confirm changes.
20) Turn Ignition OFF, wait, and remove USB Flash Drive.
21) Delete "Mazda" on any phones Bluetooth BEFORE any phone re-pair attempts.
22) Insert SD Card.
23) Reset Radio preferences, etc.
TO ROLLBACK TO AN EARLIER (older) VERSION # OF FIRMWARE DO THE INSTALL IN THE REVERSE ORDER AS SHOWN ABOVE WITH THE FIRMWARE YOU WISH TO INSTALL...
1) reinstall.up FIRST
2) failsafe.up LAST

PS. you should download the recent FW installer first before starting #1. The file is a bit large (1.73GB) 56.00.513ADR. Kaya kailangan PASENSYA at ung sinabi ni sir Testa, LAKAS NG LOOB.

BE VERY CAREFUL. Might end in a boot loop or bricking the system.

[aRTie]

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salamat sir ads13!
mukhang okay yung reviews nung shop, will check them

[b0r3l]

Hi Guys

For the new owners of Mazda 3, anong brand ng battery niyo? Also what type of mat yung kasama sa unit niyo?

Thanks

[travajante]

Nice suggestion bro, I just printed this one and strictly followed the step by step procedure. I suggest reading it a million times.. hehe..

This is what the update procedure is, it is NOT a plug and play, as you may have DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) that require clearing FIRST before updates are run..

1) Format USB 2.0 Flash Drive as FAT32 2-16GB, CMU Does NOT support USB 3.0.
2) Copy the 2 update files (for one Version) over using a WINDOWS computer (only the failsafe.up and reinstall.up).
3) Remove the SD Card from the slot.
4) Set the car into 'accessory mode' amber light ONLY (ONE push of the push start button, DO NOT start the ignition).
5) Plug USB Flash Drive into the USB slot of the car.
6) Press the music, favourites, and mute buttons in your car all at the same time and hold for 2 to 5sec.
ONLY USE ''TOUCH SCREEN'' FOR NEXT UPDATE INPUTS - DO NOT USE DIAL KNOB.
7) Input code 3 to test for DTC's, enter, then clear, IF there's any DTCs listed, Input code 2, enter, then clear to remove all DTC's.
8 Input code 99, enter, to start the system update process.
9) Select SEARCH for the System Update Packages.
10) Click on 'Return Icon' on Commander switch ONLY if you do not see the list of 'Available Software Update Packages' screen.
11) Select and INSTALL, install the failsafe.up, PRESS "OK" once package is installed successfully.
12) Press and release clutch pedal (MT) or brake pedal (Auto) BEFORE 25 mins on/off limit to reset the ACC timer to keep Amber on.
13) Press the music, favourites, and mute buttons in your car all at the same time and hold for 2 to 5sec.
ONLY USE ''TOUCH SCREEN'' FOR NEXT UPDATE INPUTS - DO NOT USE DIAL KNOB.
14) Enter code 99, enter, to start the update process.
15) Select SEARCH for System Update Packages.
16) Select and INSTALL, Install the reinstall.up, may take some time, possible blank or hard to read screens are normal.
17) Reinstall process can take some time for Progress Bar to finalise from 98% to 100%.
18 Confirm any confirmation screens.
19) Turn Ignition OFF, wait, and then ACC ON (Amber) to confirm changes.
20) Turn Ignition OFF, wait, and remove USB Flash Drive.
21) Delete "Mazda" on any phones Bluetooth BEFORE any phone re-pair attempts.
22) Insert SD Card.
23) Reset Radio preferences, etc.
TO ROLLBACK TO AN EARLIER (older) VERSION # OF FIRMWARE DO THE INSTALL IN THE REVERSE ORDER AS SHOWN ABOVE WITH THE FIRMWARE YOU WISH TO INSTALL...
1) reinstall.up FIRST
2) failsafe.up LAST

PS. you should download the recent FW installer first before starting #1. The file is a bit large (1.73GB) 56.00.513ADR. Kaya kailangan PASENSYA at ung sinabi ni sir Testa, LAKAS NG LOOB.

BE VERY CAREFUL. Might end in a boot loop or bricking the system.

AwesoM3, thanks!!!!

[bugsmobile]

*plainBlack - Thanks sir! Still gathering courage to do it hehe

*b0r3l - Mine is just the 1.5 so I think my battery is the normal/ordinary one. Unlike the ones needed for the istop of the 2.0. The mat that came with it is just the normal mat.

[b0r3l]

Im sorry I was referring to those with 2.0R. Mine come with motolite. Kung tama pagkakaalala ko ibang brand yung battery before. Yung mat naman parang may spike sa ilalim.

*plainBlack - Thanks sir! Still gathering courage to do it hehe

*b0r3l - Mine is just the 1.5 so I think my battery is the normal/ordinary one. Unlike the ones needed for the istop of the 2.0. The mat that came with it is just the normal mat.

[sparcom2]

There’s Nothing Positive About the 2.L SkyActiv PCV System! | JBR Blog

Should we install OCC?

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[testament11]

Tsikot Mazda 3 EB tayo I don't have FB so I didn't join the skyactiv ph club hehehe.
Anyway I'm not into the other tweaks like changing the color or adding a wallpaper etc. Just want to keep the updates OE as much as possible except for being able to use Waze.
Btw has anyone tried the wifi?

Same kami ni go to guy, tsikot lang kami active and wala FB. Pwede mag join sa NLEX EB?


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Sorry sir, not a member as I don't have facebook as well. Maybe some of us here in Tsikot w/o facebook can join your eb in Nlex?

I will finalize this kung kelan. If ever mag push through this week, baka magpost ako dito. Wag lang kayo mahihiyang lumapit if ever ah. Di kami nangangain ng tao hahaha!

Hi Guys

For the new owners of Mazda 3, anong brand ng battery niyo? Also what type of mat yung kasama sa unit niyo?

Thanks

I think mine came with a Panasonic battery, same sa battery na nasa CX-5.

[go-to-guy]

I will finalize this kung kelan. If ever mag push through this week, baka magpost ako dito. Wag lang kayo mahihiyang lumapit if ever ah. Di kami nangangain ng tao hahaha!


I think mine came with a Panasonic battery, same sa battery na nasa CX-5.

Cool. Hopefully in the south haha! Or Makati kung halfway hehehe 😁

[testament11]

Cool. Hopefully in the south haha! Or Makati kung halfway hehehe 😁

That I cannot promise. Gusto kasi namin sa NLEX kasi maluwag at masarap tambayan

[sparcom2]

I will finalize this kung kelan. If ever mag push through this week, baka magpost ako dito. Wag lang kayo mahihiyang lumapit if ever ah. Di kami nangangain ng tao hahaha!


I think mine came with a Panasonic battery, same sa battery na nasa CX-5.

Hehehe hope to see you all soon.

[travajante]

There’s Nothing Positive About the 2.L SkyActiv PCV System! | JBR Blog

Should we install OCC?

Lotsa debate on whether the OCC will actually help & if it does, to what degree? Adding 1 will definitely give you that sense of feel-good cleanliness. You'll have 1 part more to maintain tho.
Direct Injection engines, not just Mazda's, will be prone to caking or carbon build up. The designers have long been aware. Many will give the engineers their trust.
The call is yours.

I will finalize this kung kelan. If ever mag push through this week, baka magpost ako dito. Wag lang kayo mahihiyang lumapit if ever ah. Di kami nangangain ng tao hahaha!

Salute yah, genius brothah.

[mnm88]

Hi Mown3rs!

Quick question, is it fine to buy a brand new set of tires manufactured 2 years ago? Read somewhere na kahit technically "brand new" sya, tumitigas ang rubber over time if hindi gamit.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!!

[zoomzoom]

Hi Mown3rs!

Quick question, is it fine to buy a brand new set of tires manufactured 2 years ago? Read somewhere na kahit technically "brand new" sya, tumitigas ang rubber over time if hindi gamit.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!!

IMO, kung mas mura binebenta, why not? Usually good for six years bago mag-"expire" ang mga tires.

[testament11]

Hi Mown3rs!

Quick question, is it fine to buy a brand new set of tires manufactured 2 years ago? Read somewhere na kahit technically "brand new" sya, tumitigas ang rubber over time if hindi gamit.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!!

Oo ok lang pero check the tire's appearance muna bago mo bilhin. And yep, good for 4 years din yan kahit paano. Tsaka dapat, considered as old stock na yan kaya dapat mura na ang benta sa iyo

[testament11]

Salute yah, genius brothah.

James, brah... I might not be able to push through with the NLEX eb tonight as there will be a TBB session in Bulacan tonight hahaha!

If there's one event I can do an infotainment update session, it'll be on the fun run on 27-28!

[travajante]

.. I might not be able to push through with the NLEX eb tonight as there will be a TBB session in Bulacan tonight hahaha!

If there's one event I can do an infotainment update session, it'll be on the fun run on 27-28!

Hahaha...enjoy muggin', brah!

[sparcom2]

James, brah... I might not be able to push through with the NLEX eb tonight as there will be a TBB session in Bulacan tonight hahaha!

If there's one event I can do an infotainment update session, it'll be on the fun run on 27-28!

Saan ang fun run? pwede magjoin?

[mnm88]

Oo ok lang pero check the tire's appearance muna bago mo bilhin. And yep, good for 4 years din yan kahit paano. Tsaka dapat, considered as old stock na yan kaya dapat mura na ang benta sa iyo

Thanks a lot Sir Testa!

Just a few additional questions - looking at new tires:

1. Any other brand recommendations? Candidates ang GT Radial, Accelera, or Westlake. I just feel like im downgrading from the stock Toyos that came with the unit. Baka lang matulungan nyo ako mag decide
2. May I ask kung ano ang comfortable size ng tires for 18s (without rubbing)? Not planning on dropping anytime soon.

Again, TIA!

[travajante]

Thanks a lot Sir Testa!

Just a few additional questions - looking at new tires:

1. Any other brand recommendations? Candidates ang GT Radial, Accelera, or Westlake. I just feel like im downgrading from the stock Toyos that came with the unit. Baka lang matulungan nyo ako mag decide
2. May I ask kung ano ang comfortable size ng tires for 18s (without rubbing)? Not planning on dropping anytime soon.

Again, TIA!

What's wrong w/ Toyos? Worn?
GT, Deestone, Accelera, Achilles are decent hobo tires. Sailun over Westlake.
225/45/18s are a bit wider & taller.