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ChassisC1070

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Brake pedal travel sensor: Adjustment faulty

15 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC1070No description available Chassis
BMWC1070Brake pedal travel sensor: Adjustment faulty BrandChassis
DaewooC1070No description available Chassis
GMC1070No description available Chassis
HoldenC1070Valve Relay Circuit High Voltage BrandChassis
Land RoverC1070Rear Differential Oil Cooler Pump Relay BrandChassis
MahindraC1070Wheel Speed Sensor Ohmic Short Failure - Front Right BrandChassis
MaseratiC1070No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1070No description available Chassis
OpelC1070No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1070No description available Chassis
SaabC1070No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1070Open Solenoid - Dump Front Right BrandChassis
SprinterC1070No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1070DC-DC Backup Power Supply Malfunction 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1070 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MG (SAIC)C107020radar interfered BrandChassis

6Related codes

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