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DTC U0301: PGM-FI System and Transmission System Program Version Mismatch (2017)

General Description 

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The electric power plant-controller area network (EPP-CAN) uses two signal lines. EPP-CAN_H and EPP-CAN_L, and it receives and transmits multiple signals simultaneously to/from multiple control modules. When the software version in the power control module (PCM) and a various unit are mismatched for a set time, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Continuous
Sequence None
Duration 1 second or more
DTC Type One drive cycle, MIL on
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Enable Conditions 

Condition  
Vehicle ON mode

Malfunction Threshold 

The software version in the PCM and a various unit are mismatched for at least 1 second.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and a Pending DTC, a Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command.