DTC U0300-57: Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Invalid / Incompatible Software Component [12/2024 - ]: Procedure

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Adaptive Variable Suspension System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication malfunction DTC are not output A
      CAN communication DTC is output B

    Result: 

    REFER TO " CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HEV) - DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION  " 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CONFIRM PART SENDING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION 
    1. If a DTC is output due to replacement of a part sending vehicle identification information, check if a part with the correct part number is installed.
      Part Sending Vehicle Identification Information ECM (for Gasoline Model)
      Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly (except Gasoline Model)
      NOTE:

      When removing parts to check parts sending vehicle identification information, be sure to follow the respective removal and installation procedures and precautions.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Part with incorrect part number is installed A
      Part with correct part number is installed, or part has not been replaced B

    Result: 

    REPLACE RELEVANT PART WITH PART THAT HAS CORRECT PART NUMBER 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. PERFORM LOAD SPECIFICATION INFORMATION 

    HINT: 

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2024 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Adaptive Variable Suspension System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      U0300-57 is output A
      U0300-57 is not output B

    Result: 

    REPLACE ABSORBER CONTROL ECU 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    END 

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