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Accel Pedal Sensor CAN Message Incorrect







P0600 - ACCEL PEDAL SENSOR CAN MESSAGE INCORRECT





When Monitored and Set Condition

- When Monitored: When a valid Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) or Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) CAN Message Received at least once and the DTCs, CAN BUS Circuit, Engine CAN Message Missing and Engine CAN Message Incorrect are not active.
- Set Condition: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor or Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Message not valid or a PCM Engine Sensor DTC detected.





For a complete Transmission Control Module Circuit Diagram, [1][2]Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.

For a complete CAN BUS Circuit Diagram, Communications.

Diagnostic Test

1. PRE-DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OUT
NOTE: Low fluid level can be the cause of many transmission problems. If the fluid level is low, locate and repair the leak then check and adjust the fluid level.

NOTE: Always perform diagnostics with a fully charged battery to avoid false symptoms.

With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs. Check and repair all engine DTCs prior to performing transmission symptom diagnostics.
With the scan tool, read and record all Transmission DTCs.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Poor pin to terminal connections can set DTCs.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as necessary.
Most DTCs set on start up but some must be set by driving the vehicle such that all diagnostic monitors have run.

NOTE: Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Perform this procedure prior to Symptom diagnosis.

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2. (P0720) CAN BUS CIRCUIT DTC PRESENT
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

NOTE: If DTC (P0720) CAN BUS CIRCUIT is present, perform diagnostics on that symptom first.

Is DTC (P0720) CAN BUS CIRCUIT present?

Yes

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).

No

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3. CHECK FOR CURRENT DTC
NOTE: If the TCM detects and stores a DTC, the TCM also stores the engine/vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Some of these conditions are displayed on the scan tool at the same time the DTC is displayed.

NOTE: Before erasing stored DTCs, record these conditions. Attempting to duplicate these conditions may assist when checking for an active DTC.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.

NOTE: It maybe necessary to road test the vehicle for this DTC to set.

With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.
Did this DTC set again?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Go To 7

4. CHECK TO SEE IF ENGINE COMMUNICATION DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Are any Engine BUS related DTCs present?

Yes

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).

No

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5. CHECK TO SEE IF ENGINE DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read Engine DTCs.
Are any Engine APP Sensor or TP Sensor DTCs present?

Yes

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).

No

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6. TCM - ENGINE TPS MESSAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Replace the Transmission Control Module. Transmission Control Module - Removal.
Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Transmission Verification Test
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.
Did DTC (P0600) ACCEL PEDAL SENSOR CAN MESSAGE INCORRECT set again?

Yes

- Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module. Powertrain Control Module - Removal.
- Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Transmission Verification Test

No

Test Complete.

7. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.

NOTE: Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform NAG1 TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST. Transmission Verification Test

No

Test Complete.