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ChassisC1212

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Vehicle speed signal not received

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC1212No description available Chassis
BYDC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
CheryC1212CAN configuration error BrandChassis
DaewooC1212No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1212SLR solenoid abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1212Variable coding fault BrandChassis
DFFXC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
GeelyC1212Speed Sensor Fault BrandChassis
GMC1212No description available Chassis
Great WallC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
HafeiC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
HoldenC1212Option Configuration BrandChassis
HyundaiC1212No description available Chassis
MahindraC1212Wheel-Speed Sensor Generic Error BrandChassis
MitsubishiC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
OpelC1212No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1212SLR solenoid abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1212No description available Chassis
ProtonC1212RR wheel SPD.SNSR. power circuit BrandChassis
SaabC1212No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1212Valve Fault,inlet valve RR BrandChassis
SmartC1212No description available Chassis
SubaruC1212No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1212Red Brake Warning Lamp Fault BrandChassis
ToyotaC1212Vehicle speed signal not received BrandChassis
VolkswagenC1212Seat forward/rearward switch - passenger'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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1212 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC121200Nullpunktoffset des Drucksignals P2 BrandChassis
SsangYongC121200Battery voltage value too high BrandChassis

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