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Diagnostic reference · U0553

U0553

Invalid Data Received From Lighting Control Module - Rear B

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U0553 means Invalid Data Received From Lighting Control Module - Rear B.

Where it lives

For U0553, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • A fault inside the lighting control module rear B itself
  • A loose, corroded, or water damaged connector at the lighting control module rear B
  • An open or short in the lighting control module rear B wiring to the module that receives its data
  • A lost power or ground feed to the lighting control module rear B
  • Stale calibration or an outdated software load in the lighting control module rear B

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
  2. Check the lighting control module rear B data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
  3. Confirm the lighting control module rear B reports correct live data on the scan tool
  4. Check battery voltage and charging output
  5. Repair or replace the lighting control module rear B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
  6. Clear the code and retest to confirm the lighting control module rear B fault is gone

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.