OBD Guide

U0250

Lost Communication With Impact Classification System Module

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The safety system may not work in an accident
  • Errors in other CAN bus-related systems
  • Possible problems with diagnostics via OBD-II

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the module power supply circuit
  • Damage to the CAN bus wiring harness
  • Impact classification module malfunction
  • Power or grounding problems
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check the supply voltage and module ground
  3. Scan other modules for CAN bus errors
  4. If necessary, replace the impact classification module
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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