ChassisC100C
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Steering Tracking
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
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or wiring
- Faulty ABS module
- Low brake fluid
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.
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 15
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIC Motor | C100C | The control unit watchdog timer Brand | Chassis |
| BYD | C100C | Auxiliary module communication fault Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Geely | C100C | Control unit, monitor timer Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Great Wall | C100C | ECU watchdog fault Brand | Chassis |
| Holden | C100C | Parking Assist Rear Sensor Left Middle Circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Land Rover | C100C | Steering Tracking Brand | Chassis |
| Mahindra | C100C | Het Periodic Interrupt Failure Brand | Chassis |
| Maserati | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Opel | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Saab | C100C | No description available | Chassis |
| Suzuki | C100C | Detected indicates DTC -81 detected Brand | Chassis |
| Tata | C100C | No description available | 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 C100C and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C02 | Air temperature outside is not ok Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C11 | Radar radome heating - short circuit to ground Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C12 | Radar radome heating - short circuit to battery Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C13 | No description available | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C16 | Radar Radome heating - undervoltage Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C17 | Radar Radome heating - overvoltage Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C1E | Radar Radome heating - resistence out of range Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C52 | Radar radome heating - learning error Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C54 | The radome heater in front of the radar sensor system has a malfunction. Calibration is missing. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C100C96 | Radar radome heating - internal error Brand | Chassis |
6Related codes
Browse Cxxx codes or C100xx codes.