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DTC U3000-51: ECU Software Update Failure (KA/KC models (EPS Control Unit))

NOTE: 

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
U3000-51 ECU Software Update Failure    

DTC (EPS)

  1. Problem verification:

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    U3000-51 ECU Software Update Failure    

    Is DTC U3000-51 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. EPS control unit check (update):

    - 1. Update the EPS control unit .

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.

    - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    U3000-51 ECU Software Update Failure    

    Is DTC U3000-51 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for loose terminal and poor connection at the EPS control unit connector. If the EPS control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the EPS motor/control unit .

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete.