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ChassisC1156

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat belt switch - driver's

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooC1156No description available Chassis
DFFSC1156No description available Chassis
GMC1156No description available Chassis
HoldenC1156Electronic Control Unit Software BrandChassis
MaseratiC1156No description available Chassis
OpelC1156No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1156No description available Chassis
SaabC1156No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1156Open Solenoid -TCSupply Front Right -Rear Left BrandChassis
SuzukiC1156Left-Rear Outlet Solenoid Valve Circuit Correlation BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1156Seat belt switch - 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 C1156 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC115696PBCFault6 - EVENT_ACTUATOR_CANT_ACHIEVE_CLAMP_RIGHT PBCFault6 - EVENT_MOTOR_HIGH_FREE_RUN_CURRENT_LEFT BrandChassis

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