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ChassisC1012

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 1: General electrical fault

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 MotorC1012Brake Warning Lamp Malfunction BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1012No description available Chassis
BMWC1012Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 1: General electrical fault BrandChassis
BYDC1012Left rear pressure monitor ID lost BrandChassis
DaewooC1012No description available Chassis
DFFSC1012BSG controller over temperature BrandChassis
GeelyC1012Reverse gear implausible BrandChassis
GMC1012No description available Chassis
Great WallC1012ECU drive circuit fault BrandChassis
HoldenC1012Undetermined Tire Pressure Sensor BrandChassis
HyundaiC1012No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1012No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1012Brake Pedal Feel Simulator Cut-off Valve Solenoid BrandChassis
MahindraC1012Defective ROM sum check (ROM sum checking failure) BrandChassis
MaseratiC1012Vehicle acceleration or deceleration excess BrandChassis
OpelC1012No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1012No description available Chassis
SaabC1012No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1012Wheel Speed Sensor front Left - other BrandChassis
SmartC1012No description available Chassis
SprinterC1012No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1012Rear Right Inner Sonar Power Supply Circuit Shorted to Ground 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 16

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1012 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC101200Steuergerät Ventil LPF2 elektrischer Fehler BrandChassis
SsangYongC101200Body acceleration sensor front right short to battery or open BrandChassis
SsangYongC101202Wheel speed sensor front-LH air gap BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101207The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. Counter byte when corresponding SAE Code is used more than one time BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101209The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. Counter byte when corresponding SAE Code is used more than one time BrandChassis
VolkswagenC101214Fault Control unit left channel voltage supply BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101219The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. The limit value for current has been exceeded. BrandChassis
VolkswagenC101229Fault Control unit left channel voltage supply BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC10124BThe right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101261The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. The signal calculation is faulty. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101271Actuator blocked BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101277Actuator motor warning BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101281Malfunction actuator motor BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101295The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. The mechanical setup is not OK. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101296The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. There is an internal component fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1012E0The right rear brake caliper has a malfunction. Counter byte when corresponding SAE Code is used more than one time BrandChassis

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