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ChassisC1142

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Vehicle Integration Module

19 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1142Motor current abnormal BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1142No description available Chassis
DaewooC1142Deviation Between Actual And Desired Motor Current BrandChassis
DFFSC1142Electric power steering motor current measurement fault BrandChassis
DFXKC1142Motor actual current higher than calculated target current BrandChassis
GeelyC1142Motor actual current higher than calculated target current BrandChassis
GMC1142No description available Chassis
HoldenC1142Brake Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor BrandChassis
IsuzuC1142No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1142No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1142No description available Chassis
OpelC1142No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1142No description available Chassis
SaabC1142No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1142Shorted Solenoid Driver - TC Iso Front Left - Rear Right BrandChassis
SmartC1142No description available Chassis
SprinterC1142No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1142Right-Front Outlet Solenoid Valve Circuit Correlation BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1142Vehicle Integration Module 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1142 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC114200Life time exceeded for strong off-road usage BrandChassis
SsangYongC114200Motor failure detection (LS FET permanent off) BrandChassis

6Related codes

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