Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0500 (L3) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA on repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Check for related Service Bulletins and/or online repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information. If vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS-IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2. Start the engine. Access VSS PID using the M-MDS. Vehicle speed 20 km/h {12 mph}: 20 km/h {12 mph} Vehicle speed 40 km/h {25 mph}: 40 km/h {25 mph} Are PID readings within specification?	Yes	Go to intermittent concern troubleshooting procedure. (See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING [L3] .)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0500 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). Clear DTC from PCM memory using M-MDS. Warm up the engine. Access RPM and LOAD PID using M-MDS. Drive vehicle under following conditions for 18s. Engine speed: 2,000 rpm or above Gear: Gear is in other than NEUTRAL Load: 40% or above Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform "After Repair Procedure". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3] .) Is there any DTC present?	Yes	Go to applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [L3] .)
5		No	Troubleshooting completed.