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ChassisC1145

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Front airbag crash sensor - driver's side

17 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1145Motor current too low BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1145No description available Chassis
DaewooC1145Motor Low Current BrandChassis
DFFSC1145Electric power steering (EPS) motor current measurement value fault BrandChassis
DFXKC1145No description available Chassis
GeelyC1145Motor actual current lower than calculated passing current BrandChassis
GMC1145No description available Chassis
HoldenC1145Yaw Rate Sensor BrandChassis
IsuzuC1145No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1145No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1145No description available Chassis
OpelC1145No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1145No description available Chassis
SaabC1145No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1145Open Solenoid -TC Iso Front Right -Rear Left BrandChassis
SuzukiC1145Left-Front Inlet Solenoid Valve Circuit Correlation BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1145Front airbag crash sensor - driver's side 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 C1145 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC114500SBA-Circuit-Pressure-Difference-Monitoring PC BrandChassis
MahindraC114504AVH Button Long Pressed BrandChassis

6Related codes

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