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DTC U0300-51: Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Not Programmed; DTC U0300-57: Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility Invalid / Incompatible Software Component [12/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION 
    1. Check vehicle condition.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      for HV Model  A
      for Gasoline Model  B

    Result: 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY:

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

      for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY:

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      If the pre-collision system outputs U0300-51 or U0300-57, hybrid control system DTCs may also have been output. Check the hybrid control system first.

      OK

      Hybrid control system DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM 

    for AWD with NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY:

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

    for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY:

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2020 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      OK

      ECUs other than the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly do not output specification information mismatch DTCs related to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING Techstream 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2022 - ]

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Information (Conv/HV/EV) Vehicle information (Conv/HV) Unknown, Conv, HV - -

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Information (Conv/HV/EV)

      HINT: 

      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification do not match, there is a malfunction in the specification information stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly. Therefore, replace the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification match, a hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly with different specifications may be installed. Therefore, replace the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and vehicle specification do not match A
      "Unknown" is displayed
      Specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and vehicle specification match B

    Result: 

    REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE INFORMATION (TRANSMISSION TYPE)) 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Information (Transmission Type) Vehicle Information (Transmission Type) MT / AT / CVT / MMT / SMT / HV/EV - AT / Unknown Displays the type of transmission -

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Information (Transmission Type)

      HINT: 

      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification do not match, there is a malfunction in the specification information stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly. Therefore, replace the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification match, an ECM with different specifications may be installed. Therefore, replace the ECM.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle information stored in millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and actual vehicle specifications do not match A
      "Unknown" is displayed
      Vehicle information stored in millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and actual vehicle specifications match B

    Result: 

    REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]

  6. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2020 - ]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      If the pre-collision system outputs U0300-51 or U0300-57, SFI system DTCs may also have been output. Check the SFI system first.

      OK

      SFI system DTCs are not output.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK FOR DTC (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: System Select / Health Check.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      OK

      ECUs other than the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly do not output specification information mismatch DTCs related to the ECM.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. READ VALUE USING Techstream 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2022 - ]

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Information (Conv/HV/EV) Vehicle information (Conv/HV) Unknown, Conv, HV - -

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Information (Conv/HV/EV)

      HINT: 

      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification do not match, there is a malfunction in the specification information stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly. Therefore, replace the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification match, an ECM with different specifications may be installed. Therefore, replace the ECM.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and vehicle specification do not match A
      "Unknown" is displayed
      Specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and vehicle specification match B

    Result: 

    REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VEHICLE INFORMATION (TRANSMISSION TYPE)) 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Information (Transmission Type) Vehicle Information (Transmission Type) MT / AT / CVT / MMT / SMT / HV/EV - AT / Unknown Displays the type of transmission -

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Information (Transmission Type)

      HINT: 

      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification do not match, there is a malfunction in the specification information stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly. Therefore, replace the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.
      • When the specification stored by the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and the vehicle specification match, an ECM with different specifications may be installed. Therefore, replace the ECM.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle information stored in millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and actual vehicle specifications do not match A
      "Unknown" is displayed
      Vehicle information stored in millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and actual vehicle specifications match B

    Result: 

    REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]