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ChassisC1006

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor terminal voltage failure [at abnormal condition failure] (#41)

18 brands affected · Description from Mahindra 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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1006The control unit in RAM error BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1006No description available Chassis
BYDC1006ECU controller unit memory fault BrandChassis
CheryC1006Clutch Switch BrandChassis
DaewooC1006No description available Chassis
DFFSC1006Brake booster vacuum system fault BrandChassis
GeelyC1006Control Unit RAM Error BrandChassis
GMC1006No description available Chassis
Great WallC1006ECU internal RAM fault BrandChassis
HoldenC1006Engine Control Module - Accelerator Pedal Position Signal BrandChassis
IsuzuC1006No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1006No description available Chassis
MahindraC1006Motor terminal voltage failure [at abnormal condition failure] (#41) BrandChassis
MaseratiC1006Brake Fluid Level Input-Circuit Open BrandChassis
OpelC1006No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1006No description available Chassis
SaabC1006No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1006Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Temporary 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1006 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC100600Steuergerät Ventil EVHL elektrischer Fehler BrandChassis
VolkswagenC100600Fault Rear left brake disk not reached is entered in the fault memory BrandChassis

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