U3002

Vehicle Identification Number

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems with vehicle recognition by diagnostic equipment
Inability to activate some functions
Immobilizer activation

Causes

ECU software failure
Corrupt VIN data in memory
Problems with communication between modules
Malfunction of the module storing VIN
Attempting to change VIN

How to Fix

Check connections and wiring harnesses
Read and check the correctness of VIN using diagnostic equipment
Reflash the ECU with VIN restoration
Replace the module storing VIN if necessary
Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

U3000 U3001 U3003