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ChassisC0012

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left front hydraulic release too long

20 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

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

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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0012No description available Chassis
BAIC MotorC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0012No description available Chassis
BYDC0012Brake warning lamp fault BrandChassis
CheryC0012Brake warning lamp fault BrandChassis
DaewooC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
DFFSC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
DFFXC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
DFXKC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
EOBDC0012Sol ön hidrolik salınım çok uzun BrandChassis
GeelyC0012Brake Warning Light Malfunction BrandChassis
GMC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
Great WallC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
HafeiC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
HyundaiC0012No description available Chassis
Land RoverC0012Front left hydraulic release too long BrandChassis
PeugeotC0012No description available Chassis
SaabC0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0012Left Front Hydraulic Release Too Long BrandChassis
ToyotaC0012Left front hydraulic release too long 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.

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