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P0500




DTC P0500

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area






DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING:

If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.

- Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
- Perform the test extremely carefully.
- Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.

NOTE:

Be sure to troubleshoot first unexpected DTCs previously detected in "DTC Confirmation Procedure".

1) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2) Drive vehicle at 100 km/h (62 mile/h) for 1 min. (Keep throttle valve opening constantly in this step.)
3) Release accelerator pedal, and keep vehicle coasting for 6 sec. with engine braking applied. (fuel cut condition)

DTC Troubleshooting

1.
Was "Engine and Emission Control System Check" performed?
YES -
Go to Step 2.
NO -
Go to Engine and Emission Control System Check Engine and Emission Control System Check.

2. DTC check

Check DTC related to CAN communication.

Is there any CAN-DTC(s) detected?
YES -
Go to troubleshooting for applicable DTC.
NO -
Go to Step 3.

3. DTC check

Check DTC in ESP(R) control module.

Is there any DTC(s) detected?
YES -
Go to troubleshooting for applicable DTC.
NO -
Replace ECM and recheck DTC. Service and Repair