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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0500 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has 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 Bulletins and/or on-line 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 CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT? 
  • Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  • Start the engine.
  • Access the VSS PID.
  • Read the VSS PID when the vehicle is driving.
  • Is the VSS PID normal?
 Yes Intermittent concern exists.
Perform the INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING .
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT ABS HU/CM OR DSC HU/CM 
 Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0500 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS or equivalent.
  • Drive the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA condition.
  • Is the PENDING CODE same as the DTC present?
 Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.
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