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ChassisC1001

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure: Plausibility

22 brands affected · Description from BMW 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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system. Have braking checked promptly.

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

The braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1001KL30 supply voltage BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1001No description available Chassis
BMWC1001Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure: Plausibility BrandChassis
BYDC1001ECU supply voltage fault BrandChassis
CheryC1001No description available Chassis
DaewooC1001No description available Chassis
DFFSC1001Stall fault BrandChassis
GeelyC1001KL30 Supply Voltage BrandChassis
GMC1001No description available Chassis
Great WallC1001KL30 voltage fault BrandChassis
HoldenC1001Left Front Tire Pressure Sensor BrandChassis
HyundaiC1001No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1001No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1001No description available Chassis
MaseratiC1001ECU fault BrandChassis
OpelC1001No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1001No description available Chassis
SaabC1001No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1001CAN Hardware Error BrandChassis
SmartC1001No description available Chassis
SprinterC1001No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1001Sonar Control Module Internal Failure 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 15

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1001 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC100100No description available Chassis
SprinterC100100No description available Chassis
SsangYongC100100Body acceleration sensor front left short to ground BrandChassis
MahindraC100117Over range failure of Main Torque sensor output voltage BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC10012ANo description available Chassis
VolvoC100154When the camera's calibration cycle is interrupted, DTC FSM- is generated again BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC100155No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC100165Network: Body Controler invalid value/data corrupt: FW_ReverseGearHigh BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC100177Wss fault due to missing wheel speed BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC100178Wss fault due to missing wheel speed BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC100179Wss fault due to missing wheel speed BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC10017AWss fault due to missing wheel speed BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC100195Network: External: FW_RBAPPLIF_XPASSTimeOut BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1001A3Internal: FW_RBWSSGTMMonMuxSigError BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1001E7SAS: Steering angle sensor (SAS) configuration: FW_Sas_CondActiveAboveThr BrandChassis

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