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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0500 [L3] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 12) HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME PID DATA (Mode 12) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME PID DATA (Mode 12) on repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line 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.
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 .)
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 .)
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Troubleshooting completed.