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ChassisC1177

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Massage switch - driver's

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

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

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 9

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooC1177No description available Chassis
DFFSC1177No description available Chassis
GMC1177No description available Chassis
HoldenC1177Control Module BrandChassis
OpelC1177No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1177No description available Chassis
SaabC1177No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1177CLC BATTERY VOLT BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1177Massage 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1177 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC117700EVP Mechanical Relay Failure BrandChassis
SsangYongC117700Variant coding not programmed BrandChassis
SsangYongC117746Variant coding not programmed BrandChassis

6Related codes

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