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DTC U0300-51: Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Not Programmed [12/2019 - 09/2020]: Procedure
- CONFIRM MODEL
Result:
B
See step 5
Result:
A
See step 2
- CHECK FOR DTCs
- Using the GTS, check for hybrid control system DTCs.
Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to Hybrid control system DTCs are not output A Hybrid control system DTCs are output B
Result:
B
GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM
for AWD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
for 2WD: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 11/2023]
Result:
A
See step 3
- Using the GTS, check for hybrid control system DTCs.
- CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK)
- Check DTCs.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
OK
DTCs indicating a vehicle information mismatch with the hybrid vehicle control ECU are not output by any ECU other than the forward recognition camera.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Result:
OK
See step 4
- READ VALUE USING GTS
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Vehicle Information (Conv/HV) Vehicle information (Conv/HV) Unknown / Conv / HV Unknown: Vehicle information not confirmed
Conv: Conventional
HV: Hybrid vehicle- Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List
Tester Display Vehicle Information (Conv/HV) HINT:
- If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera is different than the actual vehicle specifications, the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera may be incorrect. Check for DTCs and replace the forward recognition camera if necessary.
- If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera matches the actual vehicle specifications, the installed hybrid vehicle control ECU is incompatible. Replace the hybrid vehicle control ECU with a correct one.
Result
Result Proceed to Vehicle information stored in forward recognition camera and actual vehicle specifications do not match A "Unknown" is displayed Vehicle information stored in forward recognition camera and actual vehicle specifications match B
Result:
A
REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]
Result:
B
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
- CHECK FOR DTCs
- Using the GTS, check for SFI system DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to SFI system DTCs are not output A SFI system DTCs are output B
Result:
B
GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2022]
Result:
A
See step 6
- Using the GTS, check for SFI system DTCs.
- CHECK FOR DTCs (HEALTH CHECK)
- Check DTCs.
- Turn the ignition switch off.
OK
DTCs indicating a vehicle information mismatch with the ECM are not output by any ECU other than the forward recognition camera.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]
Result:
OK
See step 7
- READ VALUE USING GTS
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Vehicle Information (Conv/HV) Vehicle information (Conv/HV) Unknown / Conv / HV Unknown: Vehicle information not confirmed
Conv: Conventional
HV: Hybrid vehicle- Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List
Tester Display Vehicle Information (Conv/HV) HINT:
- If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera is different than the actual vehicle specifications, the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera may be incorrect. Check for DTCs and replace the forward recognition camera if necessary.
- If the vehicle information stored in the forward recognition camera matches the actual vehicle specifications, the installed ECM is incompatible. Replace the ECM with a correct one.
Result
Result Proceed to Vehicle information stored in forward recognition camera and actual vehicle specifications do not match A "Unknown" is displayed Vehicle information stored in forward recognition camera and actual vehicle specifications match B
Result:
A
REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 09/2020]
- Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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