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ChassisC1134

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Side airbag igniter - driver's

14 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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 airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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 airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

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
Ashok Leyland CVC1134Malfunction In Primary/Secondary Circuit Of Ignition Coil 'H'. High Signal BrandChassis
BAIC MotorC1134Retention BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1134No description available Chassis
DFFSC1134Switch release test BrandChassis
DFXKC1134Retention BrandChassis
GeelyC1134ECU grounded resistance too large BrandChassis
Land RoverC1134No description available Chassis
MahindraC1134Leaky driver fault for Dump Front Left solenoid BrandChassis
MaseratiC1134No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1134No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1134Reverse Switch not plausible BrandChassis
SmartC1134No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1134ENGINE SIGNAL 5 BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1134Side airbag igniter - driver's 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 C1134 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC113400Encoder HR periodische Polteilungsfehlererkennung BrandChassis

6Related codes

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