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ChassisC1016

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure sensor: Adjustment necessary

14 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

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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1016Abnormal motor rotation sensor, I/F failure BrandChassis
BMWC1016Pressure sensor: Adjustment necessary BrandChassis
ChryslerC1016No description available Chassis
DaewooC1016No description available Chassis
DFFSC1016Motor position sensor abnormal BrandChassis
GMC1016No description available Chassis
HoldenC1016Tire Pressure Monitoring System Disabled BrandChassis
IsuzuC1016No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1016Left Front Wheel speed sensor electrical fault BrandChassis
MahindraC1016Torque Sensor(Main signal or sub signal or Monitoring or Difference) Error BrandChassis
OpelC1016No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1016No description available Chassis
SaabC1016No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1016Rear Right Inner Sonar Signal Circuit Open / Shorted to Power Supply 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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1016 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC101600Synchronization with the global time master has a malfunction BrandChassis
PorscheC101600If the control unit was delivered with error code, the error can be cleared by writing this value BrandChassis
SsangYongC101600Wheel speed sensor front-LH wrong install BrandChassis
SsangYongC101602Wheel speed sensor front-LH wrong install BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101629Synchronization with the global time master has a malfunction. There is an invalid signal. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC101687Synchronization with the global time master has a malfunction. Missing Message BrandChassis

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