U0473
Invalid Data Received From Restraints System Sensor C
What it means
U0473 means Invalid Data Received From Restraints System Sensor C.
Where it lives
For U0473, the description names the sensor as the part involved.
Check these first
- Corrupted or outdated software in the Restraints System Sensor C
- A failed Restraints System Sensor C
- Corroded or damaged pins at the Restraints System Sensor C connector
What to do next
- Read the stored codes on a scan tool
- Verify power and ground at the Restraints System Sensor C
- Replace the Restraints System Sensor C if the wiring and voltage tests pass
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.