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ChassisC1223

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat depth sensor - passenger's

22 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
CheryC1223ECU abnormal shutdown BrandChassis
DaewooC1223Rear Left Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1223ABS system abnormal BrandChassis
DFFXC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
GeelyC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
GMC1223No description available Chassis
Great WallC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
HafeiC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
HoldenC1223Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit BrandChassis
HyundaiC1223No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1223No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
OpelC1223No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1223ABS system abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1223No description available Chassis
ProtonC1223Suspension of SNSR. active check BrandChassis
SaabC1223No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1223Transfer shift actuator motor position switch 1 circuit open BrandChassis
TataC1223No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1223No description available Chassis
VolkswagenC1223Seat depth sensor - 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.

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