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ChassisC1010

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 1: Signal offset

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
Mercedes-BenzC1010No description available Chassis
BMWC1010Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 1: Signal offset BrandChassis
BYDC1010Left front pressure monitor ID lost BrandChassis
CheryC1010Valve coil fault BrandChassis
DaewooC1010No description available Chassis
DFFSC1010ECU general software failure BrandChassis
DFXKC1010ECU Malfunction BrandChassis
GeelyC1010Interference detected on Yaw Rate Sensor BrandChassis
GMC1010No description available Chassis
Great WallC1010ECU hardware error BrandChassis
HoldenC1010Electronic Control Unit Software BrandChassis
IsuzuC1010No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1010Continuous Vacuum Hub Lock (CVH) Solenoid BrandChassis
MahindraC1010Over range failure of thermistor detection temperature BrandChassis
MaseratiC1010No description available Chassis
OpelC1010No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1010No description available Chassis
SaabC1010No description available Chassis
SmartC1010No description available Chassis
SprinterC1010No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1010Rear Left Outer Sonar Power Supply Circuit Shorted to Ground BrandChassis
TataC1010No 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1010 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC101000Steuergerät Ventil LPF1 elektrischer Fehler BrandChassis
SsangYongC101000EPB failure detection (EPB RAM check) BrandChassis

6Related codes

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