ChassisC1157

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Front seat belt pre-tensioner - driver's side

9 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

Faulty wheel speed sensor
Damaged sensor ring or wiring
Faulty ABS module
Low brake fluid
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 9

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	C1157	No description available	Chassis
GM	C1157	No description available	Chassis
Holden	C1157	No description available	Chassis
Opel	C1157	No description available	Chassis
Peugeot	C1157	No description available	Chassis
Saab	C1157	No description available	Chassis
MG (SAIC)	C1157	Shorted Solenoid Driver - TC Supply Front Right -Rear Left Brand	Chassis
Suzuki	C1157	Motor Relay Malfunction Brand	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1157	Front 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1157 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mahindra	C115796	PBCFault7 - EVENT_MOTOR_HIGH_FREE_RUN_CURRENT_LEFT PBCFault7 - EVENT_MOTOR_HIGH_FREE_RUN_CURRENT_RIGHT Brand	Chassis

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