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Diagnostic Procedure

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DTC P0500:00 (PCM, SKYACTIV-G, US) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Inspection Results Action
1 IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR FREEZE FRAME DATA
  • Is the DTC P0500:00 on freeze frame data?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to the troubleshooting procedure for DTC on freeze frame data.
(See DTC TABLE (US) .)
2 RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
  • Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data.
    NOTE:
    • Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
 - Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION OR SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
  • Verify related Service Bulletins, on-line repair information, or Service Information availability.
  • Is any related Information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY DSC HU/CM DTC
  • Perform the DTC inspection for the DSC HU/CM. (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Are any DTCs displayed?
 Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [DSC HU/CM (US)] .)
No Go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 1 VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS REPAIRED
  • Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
  • Clear the DTC recorded in the memory. (See CLEARING DTC .)
  • Replicate the vehicle conditions at the time the DTC was detected using the following procedure.
    • Access the ENG_RPM and LOAD_CALC PIDs using the M-MDS. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION .)
      WARNING:
      • While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.
        • When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later.
    • Drive the vehicle under the following conditions for 14 s.
  • Neutral sensor does not determine neutral position (MTX)
  • Clutch pedal released (MTX)
  • Shift position: except P or N position (ATX)
  • Absolute load: above 40 %
  • Engine speed: above 2, 000 rpm
    • Brake switch: OFF
    • Perform the DTC inspection for the PCM. (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Is the same Pending DTC present?
 Yes Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
(See CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS FLOW (US) .)
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
No Go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 2 VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
  • Perform the DTC inspection. (See DTC INSPECTION .)
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?
 Yes Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No DTC troubleshooting completed.
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