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ChassisC1233

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat height adjustment sensor - passenger's

17 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryC1233Motor fault - motor B stage circuit open BrandChassis
DaewooC1233Front Right Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1233Yaw Rate Sensor Abnormal BrandChassis
FordC1233No description available Chassis
GMC1233No description available Chassis
HoldenC1233Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input BrandChassis
HyundaiC1233No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1233No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1233No description available Chassis
MazdaC1233No description available Chassis
OpelC1233No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1233Yaw Rate Sensor Abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1233No description available Chassis
SaabC1233No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1233Right front wheel speed circuit open or shorted to ground/battery BrandChassis
ToyotaC1233No description available Chassis
VolkswagenC1233Seat height adjustment 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1233 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC123300EPS Not Honouring LKA Request BrandChassis

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