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ChassisC1013

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 2: General electrical fault

18 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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1013IG abnormal power supply, I/F IG - fault BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1013No description available Chassis
BMWC1013Tandem brake master cylinder, pressure sensor 2: General electrical fault BrandChassis
BYDC1013Right rear pressure monitor ID lost BrandChassis
DaewooC1013Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Wrong Wiring BrandChassis
DFFSC1013IG power supply IG-I/F failure BrandChassis
GMC1013No description available Chassis
Great WallC1013ECU drive circuit overheat BrandChassis
HoldenC1013Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors BrandChassis
IsuzuC1013No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1013Brake system pressure BrandChassis
MahindraC1013Defective RAM read and write check (RAM data read and write check failure) BrandChassis
MaseratiC1013No description available Chassis
OpelC1013No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1013No description available Chassis
SaabC1013No description available Chassis
SmartC1013No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1013Rear Right Outer 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 18

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1013 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC101300Steuergerät Ventil MCI2 elektrischer Fehler BrandChassis
SsangYongC101300Fault in front left wheel speed sensor(temporary) BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101301This event is raised by LaneRoleManager while the lane is not fit and is disabled BrandChassis
SsangYongC101302Wheel speed sensor front-LH speed jump BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101304Event raised when either lane's capability drops below minimum level for providing emergency operation for more than the sudden loss of assist SFB. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101306The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. Algorithem Error BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101307The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a mechanical fault. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101313The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is an open circuit. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101319The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. Circuit Current Above Threshold BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101345The integrity of the FLASH memory cannot be guarenteed. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101346The ROM integrity cannot be guaranteed. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101347The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a runtime error. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC10134BThe 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101357The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. Incorrect or incompatible software modules were detected. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101362The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. The signal comparison is faulty. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101381EPS2-Channel1 has received invalid data from EPS1-Channel1. The communication is done over IPC. Channel1 is the UART. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101396The 2nd control unit for the electric power steering has a malfunction. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1013FFEvent is raised by lane 1 if second lanes application is not started BrandChassis

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