U0543
Invalid Data Received From Headlamp Control Module B
What it means
U0543 means Invalid Data Received From Headlamp Control Module B.
Where it lives
For U0543, the part to look at first is the module named here.
Check these first
- A low battery or charging fault that browns out the headlamp control module B
- A fault inside the headlamp control module B itself
- A loose, corroded, or water damaged connector at the headlamp control module B
- An open or short in the headlamp control module B wiring to the module that receives its data
- A lost power or ground feed to the headlamp control module B
What to do next
- Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
- Inspect the headlamp control module B connector pins for corrosion, water, and looseness
- Confirm the headlamp control module B reports correct live data on the scan tool
- Check battery voltage and charging output
- Repair or replace the headlamp control module B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
- Clear the code and retest to confirm the headlamp control module B fault is gone
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.