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ChassisC0082

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake System Malfunction Indicator

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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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?

Serious · drive with care

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

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 CVC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator SAEChassis
BAIC MotorC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
BYDC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
CheryC0082Brake system failure BrandChassis
DaewooC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
DFFSC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
DFFXC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
DFXKC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
EOBDC0082Fékrendszer hibajelző BrandChassis
FordC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator SAEChassis
GeelyC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
GMC0082Défaut étalonnage BrandChassis
Great WallC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
HafeiC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator BrandChassis
HoldenC0082Electronic Control Unit Hardware BrandChassis
HyundaiC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator SAEChassis
Land RoverC0082Brake system malfunction indicator BrandChassis
OpelC0082Défaut étalonnage BrandChassis
PeugeotC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator SAEChassis
SaabC0082Guasto taratura BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C0082Base Brake lamp defective BrandChassis
TataC0082Brake System Malfunction Indicator SAEChassis
ToyotaC0082Brake system malfunction indicator 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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