ChassisC1159

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat belt switch - front passenger's

10 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 10

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Daewoo	C1159	No description available	Chassis
GM	C1159	Correlation learn DTC Brand	Chassis
Holden	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Opel	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Peugeot	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Saab	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Smart	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Suzuki	C1159	No description available	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1159	Seat belt switch - front passenger's 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 C1159 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mahindra	C115996	PBCFault9 - EVENT_VOLTAGE_BELOW_ACTUATION_INHIBITED PBCFault9 - EVENT_VOLTAGE_ABOVE_ACTUATION_INHIBITED Brand	Chassis

6Related codes

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