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RCM DTC U0253

Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:24 am
by naddis01
So I have a DTC for the Restraint Control Module. It is U0253 - Lost communication with accessory protocol interface module. Is this anything to be concerned about? I cleared it but it came straight back.

I don't know if it is related but I have an aftermarket stereo and I have a couple of other DTC's related lost communication with radio.

Re: RCM DTC U0253

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:56 pm
by saeb
APIM is the old radio.

One change in the RCM shod stop this error, but it really is not an issue and can be ignored. Only reason it is looking for the APIM is to call 000 incase of a crash where the airbag goes off.

Re: RCM DTC U0253

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 3:13 pm
by naddis01
Thanks for that Stewart. It's nothing to worry about then.

Re: RCM DTC U0253

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:26 pm
by saeb
No, ignore it. It is just looking for a canbus message that does not exist.