ChassisC0061
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Lateral Acceleration Sensor
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
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or wiring
- Faulty ABS module
- Low brake fluid
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
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 28
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| BAIC Motor | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| BYD | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Chery | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| DFFS | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| DFFX | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| DFXK | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| EOBD | C0061 | Sivukiihtyvyysanturi Brand | Chassis |
| Geely | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Great Wall | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Hafei | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Holden | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Honda | C0061 | F0 (Lateral G-Sensor Fault) (Front Center Radar) This fault code is caused by another fault and therefore no further diagnosis is required. Please diagnose the other fault codes first, and then clear this fault code. Possible fault location and cause: Lateral G-sensor fault Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Isuzu | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Land Rover | C0061 | Lateral acceleration sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Maserati | C0061 | Lateral acceleration sensor - signal plausibility fault Brand | Chassis |
| Opel | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Proton | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Saab | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| MG (SAIC) | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Subaru | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Tata | C0061 | Lateral Acceleration Sensor SAE | Chassis |
| Toyota | C0061 | Lateral acceleration sensor Brand | Chassis |
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 10
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0061 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C006100 | The lateral acceleration sensor has a malfunction. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C006101 | Sensor Cluster Querbeschleunigung elektrischer Fehler - Allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C006128 | Sensor Cluster Querbeschleunigung Offsetfehler - signal bias level out of range / zero adjustment failure Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C006129 | lat acc signal error - signal invalid Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C006154 | Querbechleunigungssensor nicht kalibriert - fehlende Kalibrierung Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C006162 | Sensor Cluster Querbeschleunigung Signalfehler - signal compare failure Brand | Chassis |
| Mahindra | C006164 | Lateral Acceleration signal implausibility failure Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C0061FC | Ays plausibility fault Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C0061FD | Ays1 signal is not available (not equipped) / HW problem Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C0061FE | Ay1 signal has an INIT status failure Brand | Chassis |
6Related codes
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