DTC P0297 [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))]

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DTC P0297

Vehicle over speed condition

DETECTION CONDITION

•  P0297 indicates that the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine or vehicle to exceed a calibration limit.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud and snow).

•  Excessive engine rpm in neutral.

•  Vehicle drive at a high rate of speed.

DTC P0297	Vehicle over speed condition
DETECTION CONDITION	• P0297 indicates that the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine or vehicle to exceed a calibration limit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud and snow). • Excessive engine rpm in neutral. • Vehicle drive at a high rate of speed.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT VEHICLE OPERATION • Check for: ― Water, ice, mud and snow causing wheel slippage. ― Excessive engine speed in N (Neutral). ― Check whether the vehicle way driven at a high rate of speed. • Was the vehicle driven under any of the above conditions?	Yes	Vehicle is normal. Then go to the next step.
3		No	Clear DTCs and refer to “DIAGNOSTIC INDEX” if customer had any drive ability concerns. (See QUICK DIAGNOSTIC CHART [MZI-3.7].)
4	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0297 HAS BEEN COMPLETED • Verify that all disconnected connectors are reconnected. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. • Start the engine and run it at idle. • Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS. • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))].) • Are any DTC present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))].)
5		No	Troubleshooting completed.