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Test Description

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The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  Because the TCM supplies the ECM with vehicle speed, the TCM will also have set a DTC.
DTC P0500

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L or Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. IMPORTANT:
    • Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the ECM Freeze Frame and the TCM Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the ECM and TCM.
    • Using the Clear Info function erases stored DTCs in both the ECM and TCM.
  4. Record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
Did you record Freeze Frame or Failure Records for U0100?
- Go to DTC U0100-U0299 in Data Link Communications Go to Step 3 
Did you record Freeze Frame or Failure Records for DTC P0722 or P0723? - Go to DTC P0722  or DTC P0723  Go to Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L or Intermittent Conditions in Engine Controls - 3.6L (LY7)