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ChassisC0561

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

System Disabled Information Stored

12 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

The ABS or stability control system has disabled itself and stored a fault, so those aids are not available.

2Common causes

  1. Faulty wheel speed sensor
  2. Damaged wiring or connector
  3. Low brake fluid
  4. Faulty ABS module
  5. Faulty steering angle or yaw sensor

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Normal braking still works, but ABS and stability control may not. Drive carefully and have the system 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC0561System Disabled Information Stored SAEChassis
Mercedes-BenzC0561System Disabled Information Stored SAEChassis
DaewooC0561Controller replace BrandChassis
EOBDC0561Vakumanduri 'A/B' vastavus BrandChassis
GMC0561Circuito RAM/ROM Mód ABS BrandChassis
HoldenC0561System Disabled Information Stored BrandChassis
Land RoverC0561System Disabled Information Stored SAEChassis
OpelC0561Notice: The ABS pump motor will execute two 15 second cycles and discharge the high pressure accumulators. Do not stop the ABS pump motor procedure until the pump motor has finished. If the procedure is stopped, DTC.4B will set on the next ignition cycle BrandChassis
PeugeotC0561Notice: The ABS pump motor will execute two 15 second cycles and discharge the high pressure accumulators. Do not stop the ABS pump motor procedure until the pump motor has finished. If the procedure is stopped, DTC.4B will set on the next ignition cycle BrandChassis
SaabC0561Circuito RAM/ROM Mód ABS BrandChassis
SuzukiC0561Notice: The ABS pump motor will run two 15s cycles and discharge the high pressure accumulators. Before the ABS pump motor procedure is completed, do not stop it. If the procedure is stopped, DTC.4B will appear on the next ignition cycle BrandChassis
ToyotaC0561Vacuum sensor 'A/B' correlation 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0561 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC0561FFVakuumsensor plausibilitäts Fehler BrandChassis

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