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ChassisC1219

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Memory set switch - passenger's

18 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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVC1219No description available Chassis
CheryC1219Temperature detection abnormal BrandChassis
DaewooC1219No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1219SS solenoid abnormal BrandChassis
GMC1219No description available Chassis
HoldenC1219Brake Pressure Sensor Supply Voltage Circuit Low Voltage BrandChassis
HyundaiC1219No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1219Brake light relay failure BrandChassis
MaseratiC1219Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) performance - signal incorrect after event BrandChassis
MitsubishiC1219Steering angle sensor signal BrandChassis
OpelC1219No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1219SS solenoid abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1219No description available Chassis
ProtonC1219Steering angle sensor signal BrandChassis
SaabC1219No description available Chassis
TataC1219No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1219No description available Chassis
VolkswagenC1219Memory set 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1219 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC121900No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC121901Is set if the VAR plausibility check fails BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC121902Is set if Atleast 1 EEPROM ID containing SCN information is Empty BrandChassis

6Related codes

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