ChassisC1140
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Rear seat belt pre-tensioner - driver's side
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 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 16
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| BYD | C1140 | CAN communication failure fault Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| DFFS | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| DFXK | C1140 | Motor and related drive circuit fault; Power on again, replace controller if still faulty Brand | Chassis |
| GM | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Holden | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Mitsubishi | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Opel | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Peugeot | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Saab | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Smart | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Sprinter | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Suzuki | C1140 | ACTUATOR RLY Brand | Chassis |
| Toyota | C1140 | No description available | Chassis |
| Volkswagen | C1140 | Rear seat belt pre-tensioner - driver's side 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 2
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1140 and may be reported by some scan tools.
6Related codes
Browse Cxxx codes or C114xx codes.