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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
    2. NOTE: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM.
  2. Install a scan tool. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Clear the DTC. Raise and support the rear axle assembly. Start the engine. Place the transmission in D3 range. With the drive wheels rotating, slowly accelerate to 2000 engine RPM and hold. Road test the vehicle if necessary. Does the scan tool Transmission OSS drop or fluctuate more than 1300 RPM? If yes, go to next step. If no, see INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  3. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the VSS assembly. Measure the resistance of the VSS assembly. Does the resistance measure 976-2354 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  13.
  4. Measure the resistance from terminal "B" of the VSS assembly to ground. Does the resistance measure greater than 50 k/ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  13.
  5. Place the transmission in Neutral. Select AC volts on the DVOM. Hold one rear wheel from turning. Rotate the other wheel by hand. Measure the AC voltage between terminal "A" and "B" of the VSS assembly. Does the voltage measure greater than 0.3 V? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  13.
  6. Reconnect the engine wiring harness to the VSS. Disconnect the PCM connector C2. Measure the resistance between PCM connector C2 terminals No. 20 and No. 21. Does the resistance measure 976-2354 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8.
  7. Measure the resistance between PCM connector C2 terminal No. 21 to ground. Does the resistance measure greater than 50 k/ohms? If yes, go to step  9. If no, go to step  10.
  8. Does the resistance measure greater than 2354 ohms? If yes, go to step  11. If no, go to step  12.
  9. Reconnect PCM connector C2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the VSS assembly. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Test the high circuit (CKT 400) of the VSS assembly for a short to power. Test the low circuit (CKT 401) of the VSS assembly for a short to power. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  15. If no, go to step  14.
  10. Test the high circuit (CKT 400) of the VSS assembly for a short to ground. Test the low circuit (CKT 401) of the VSS assembly for a short to ground. Repair as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  15.
  11. Test the high circuit (CKT 400) of the VSS assembly for an open. Test the low circuit (CKT 401) of the VSS assembly for an open. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  15.
  12. Test the high circuit (CKT 400) and the low circuit (CKT 401) of the VSS assembly for a short together. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  15.
  13. Replace VSS assembly. See VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR under SENSORS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  15.
  14. Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step.
  15. Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
    • Select DTC.
    • Select Clear Info.
    • Operate the vehicle, ensuring that the transmission output speed drop is less than 500 RPM for 2 seconds and output speed is greater than 500 RPM for 2 seconds.
    • Select Specific DTC.
    • Enter DTC P0503.

    Has the test run and passed? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  2.

  16. Observe the stored information, Capture Info and DTC with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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