U0183moderate severityNetwork
Lost Communication With Lighting Control Module Rear
on 2003 Infiniti FX45 4.5L V8 · AWD
What this code means
A control module lost communication with the rear lighting control module over the data bus. This can affect operation of rear exterior lights and related features.
Symptoms
- Rear lights not working properly
- Warning lamp illuminated
- Fault code stored
Common causes
- Faulty rear lighting control module
- Wiring or connector fault
- Blown fuse or power loss to module
- Damaged data bus circuit
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for related U-codes on all modules
- Check power and ground at rear lighting module
- Inspect bus wiring and connectors for damage
- Test module communication with scan tool
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Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus