ChassisC1160

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Side air bag igniter - front passenger's

12 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

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

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 12

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C1160	No description available	Chassis
Chery	C1160	Fuse fault Brand	Chassis
DFFS	C1160	ECU hardware Brand	Chassis
DFXK	C1160	ECU calculation failed; Power on again, replace controller if still faulty Brand	Chassis
Holden	C1160	No description available	Chassis
Land Rover	C1160	Center axle disconnect system_ general failure Brand	Chassis
Mitsubishi	C1160	No description available	Chassis
Peugeot	C1160	No description available	Chassis
Smart	C1160	No description available	Chassis
Suzuki	C1160	Assist Map Signal Failure Brand	Chassis
SWM Motor	C1160	Electronic power steering (EPS) fuse failure Brand	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1160	Side air bag igniter - 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1160 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C116000	Sensor Cluster Gierrate elektrischer Fehler Brand	Chassis
Mahindra	C116000	EPB Intern Right_HW Failure Brand	Chassis
SsangYong	C116000	Motor failure detection (EPB overload) Brand	Chassis

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