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ChassisC1138

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left-hand roll-over protection solenoid

15 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

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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC1138No description available Chassis
BAIC MotorC1138Retention BrandChassis
CheryC1138Switch Broken BrandChassis
DaewooC1138No description available Chassis
DFFSC1138No description available Chassis
DFXKC1138Retention BrandChassis
GeelyC1138No description available Chassis
GMC1138No description available Chassis
HoldenC1138Park Brake BrandChassis
Land RoverC1138Access switch BrandChassis
OpelC1138No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1138No description available Chassis
SaabC1138No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1138Steering Angle Sensor Offset Failure BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1138Left-hand roll-over protection solenoid 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 C1138 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC113800Internal ESP ECU fault during TERRAIN mode BrandChassis

6Related codes

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