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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers 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 (3.0L)

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? Go to Step 2  Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 3.0L or DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK -- ENGINE CONTROLS in Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L
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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    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 the TCM.
  3. Record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
Did you record Freeze Frame or Failure Records for any of the following communication codes: U2103 or U2105?		 Go to DTC U2102 or U2103 and/or DTC U2105-U2108 in Data Link Communications Go to Step 3 
3  Did you record Freeze Frame or Failure Records for DTCs P0502 or P0503? Go to DTC P0502 (2.2L (L61))  or DTC P0502 (3.0L (L81))  or DTC P0503 (2.2L (L61))  or DTC P0503 (3.0L (L81))  Go to INTERMITTENTS for 2.2L or INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS for 3.0L
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