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ChassisC120C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Torque sensor power supply is seriously abnormal

15 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryC120CSteering system shaking fault BrandChassis
DaewooC120CNo description available Chassis
DaihatsuC120CLinear solenoid power supply system abnormality BrandChassis
DFFSC120CDriving permission signal is abnormal BrandChassis
GMC120CNo description available Chassis
HoldenC120CBrake Pedal Position Sensor 4 Not Plausible BrandChassis
HyundaiC120CNo description available Chassis
MitsubishiC120CFR-RL suction valve BrandChassis
OpelC120CNo description available Chassis
PeroduaC120CLinear solenoid power supply system abnormality BrandChassis
PeugeotC120CNo description available Chassis
ProtonC120CFR-RL suction valve BrandChassis
SaabC120CNo description available Chassis
SuzukiC120CThis parameter indicates the DTC -79 (Linear solenoid power related error) output status BrandChassis
ToyotaC120CTorque sensor power supply is seriously abnormal 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C120C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiC120C11In case of LED left short to ground, is set to active BrandChassis
SsangYongC120C11Left side offside mirror indicator lamp circuit short to ground BrandChassis

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