DTC: U3000-51 (Adaptive Damper Control Unit)

2015 Acura ILX 2.0L Eng VIN 1SECTION DTC: U3000-51 (Adaptive Damper Control Unit)
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DTC U3000-51  : Adaptive Damper Control Unit Software Update Failure

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description DTC
U3000-51 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Software Update Failure  

DTC (Adaptive Damper System)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U3000-51 Adaptive Damper Control Unit 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. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting .

  2. Adaptive damper control unit check (update)

    -1. Update the adaptive damper control unit if it does not have the latest software .

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

    -3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    U3000-51 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Software Update Failure  

    Is DTC U3000-51 indicated?

    YES 

    Replace the adaptive damper control unit .

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

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