U0553
Invalid Data Received From Lighting Control Module - Rear B
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- Stale calibration or an outdated software load in the lighting control module rear B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
- Scan all modules and record the stored and pending network codes
- Check the lighting control module rear B data bus wiring for opens, shorts, and chafing
- Confirm the lighting control module rear B reports correct live data on the scan tool
- Check battery voltage and charging output
- Repair or replace the lighting control module rear B if the circuit, power, and bus tests pass
- 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.