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DTC U3003-68

DTC U3003-68  : Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)

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

DTC Description DTC
U3003-68 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)  

DTC (Electric parking brake)

  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
    U3003-68 Electric Parking Brake Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction (Power Self-Holding Circuit)  

    Is DTC U3003-68 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. Fuse check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Check the following fuses.

    Fuse No. F15 (30 A)
      No. F16 (30 A)
    Location Rear fuse/relay box

    Are the fuses OK?

    YES 

    The fuse is OK. Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. F15 (30 A), No. F16 (30 A) fuse circuit.

  3. Open wire check (+B L EPB MTR, +B R EPB MTR lines)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector

    - 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit 1  
    Test point 1 Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit 2  
    Test point 1 Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B L EPB MTR and +B R EPB MTR wires are OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the electric parking brake control unit and the F15 (30 A) or No. F16 (30 A) fuse in the rear fuse/relay box.

  4. Open wire check (PGND lines)

    - 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit 1  
    Test point 1 Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector No. 5
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit 2  
    Test point 1 Electric parking brake control unit 30P connector No. 7
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The PGND wires are OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or substitute a known-good electric parking brake control unit , then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good electric parking brake control unit, replace the original electric parking brake control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the electric parking brake control unit and body ground (G603, G606).