Fault code lookup

ChassisC0001

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

TCS Control Channel A Valve 1

23 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged sensor ring or wiring
  3. Faulty ABS module
  4. Low brake fluid
  5. Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the code names an airbag or SRS system, the airbag may not deploy in a crash: have it diagnosed promptly. If it names electric power steering, the assist may fail and the steering can become heavy: stop safely if that happens. If it names the brakes or park brake, have it checked before driving when braking feels abnormal. Otherwise ABS and stability control may be disabled: drive carefully, especially in wet conditions, and have it checked soon.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 SAEChassis
BYDC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
CheryC0001Valve fault BrandChassis
DaewooC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
DFFSC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
DFFXC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
DFXKC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
EOBDC0001TCS-styrkanal A ventil 1 BrandChassis
GeelyC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
GMC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
Great WallC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
HafeiC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
HoldenC0001Traction Control Left Front/Right Rear Isolation Solenoid Valve Circuit BrandChassis
HyundaiC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 SAEChassis
Land RoverC0001TCS Control Channel 'A' Valve 1 BrandChassis
OpelC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
PeugeotC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 SAEChassis
SaabC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0001Valve Fault,USV1 BrandChassis
SubaruC0001TCS Control Channel A Valve 1 SAEChassis
ToyotaC0001TCS control channel A valve 1 BrandChassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0001 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC000100A SoftReset was executed depending on a ESM Error BrandChassis
SprinterC000100No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC000101No description available Chassis
SmartC000101No description available Chassis
SprinterC000101No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC000103No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC000111No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC00011ENo description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC000198Valve A1 in control unit 'ESP®/regenerative braking system' has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature. BrandChassis

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