ChassisC1101
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Battery voltage high
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
- Faulty wheel speed sensor
- Damaged sensor ring or wiring
- Faulty ABS module
- Low brake fluid
- Wheel bearing damage
3Can I drive?
The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.
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 25
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Chery | C1101 | Battery voltage Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C1101 | Battery Voltage High Brand | Chassis |
| DFFS | C1101 | Ignition circuit open Brand | Chassis |
| DFXK | C1101 | ECU EEPROM fault; Power on again, replace controller if still faulty Brand | Chassis |
| Ford | C1101 | can be generated by: -Battery Short Hydraulic Valve -Ground Short Hydraulic Valve -Open Hydraulic Valve -Suspect Anti-Lock Brake Module -Suspect Hydraulic Valve Brand | Chassis |
| Geely | C1101 | ECU Voltage: Too High Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C1101 | Battery voltage high Brand | Chassis |
| Holden | C1101 | Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Isuzu | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Land Rover | C1101 | Brake pedal switch plausibity Brand | Chassis |
| Mahindra | C1101 | Shorted Solenoid Driver - Dump Front Right Brand | Chassis |
| Maserati | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Mazda | C1101 | can be generated by: -Battery Short Hydraulic Valve -Ground Short Hydraulic Valve -Open Hydraulic Valve -Suspect Anti-Lock Brake Module -Suspect Hydraulic Valve Brand | Chassis |
| Mitsubishi | C1101 | Barometric PRS. sensor circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Opel | C1101 | Battery voltage high Brand | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Proton | C1101 | Barometric PRS. sensor circuit Brand | Chassis |
| Saab | C1101 | Battery Voltage High Brand | Chassis |
| MG (SAIC) | C1101 | Battery under Voltage Brand | Chassis |
| Smart | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C1101 | No description available | Chassis |
| Suzuki | C1101 | RR RH SENSOR-1 Brand | Chassis |
| Tata | C1101 | High ECU Voltage Supply Brand | 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 18
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1101 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C110100 | Radar Sensor Alignment Brand | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C110100 | No description available | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C110100 | Motor failure detection (no connection to VCC) Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C110101 | If the supply voltage to HECU is higher than specification, HECU sets DTC Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C110101 | Battery Voltage Low (First Low) Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C110109 | No description available | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C110109 | No description available | Chassis |
| Volkswagen | C110111 | Lane keeping assistant windscreen heater Brand | Chassis |
| Volkswagen | C110112 | Lane keeping assistant windscreen heater - short to positive Brand | Chassis |
| Volkswagen | C110115 | Lane keeping assistant windscreen heater - open circuit/short to positive Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C110116 | No description available | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C110116 | No description available | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C110116 | Under voltage(B+) Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C110117 | If the supply voltage to LDWS ECU is higher than specification, LDWS ECU sets DTC Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C110117 | Over voltage(B+) Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C11014B | No description available | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C110155 | No description available | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C110155 | No description available | Chassis |
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