Mazda Factory OBD-II DTC P1259 Code Diagnostic Procedure

Mazda P1259 Instrument cluster to PCM signal error
DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM does not complete target ID transfer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Immobilizer system malfunction
•  Communication error between instrument cluster and PCM
•  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 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 DTC in instrument cluster.
•  Are DTCs stored?
Yes
Go to appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY STORED DTC IN MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
•  Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Verify stored DTC in multiplex communication system.
•  Are DTCs stored?
Yes
Go to appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
5
VERIFY THAT DTC P1259 TROUBLESHOOTING IS COMPLETED
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine and warm-up to normal operating temperature.
•  Retrieve the DTC using the M-MDS.
•  Is the PENDING CODE same DTC present?
Yes
Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform “After Repair Procedure”.
•  Is there any DTC present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.
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