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ChassisC1234

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Seat forward/rearward sensor - passenger's

19 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryC1234Motor fault - motor C stage circuit open BrandChassis
DaewooC1234Rear Left Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1234Yaw rate sensor abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1234No description available Chassis
GMC1234No description available Chassis
HoldenC1234Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input BrandChassis
HyundaiC1234No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1234No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1234No description available Chassis
OpelC1234No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1234Yaw rate sensor abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1234No description available Chassis
SaabC1234No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1234C1 clutch BrandChassis
SubaruC1234No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1234Left rear wheel speed circuit open or shorted to ground/battery BrandChassis
TataC1234Pressure Control Solenoid Stuck ON BrandChassis
ToyotaC1234No description available Chassis
VolkswagenC1234Seat forward/rearward 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 C1234 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraC123497Radar Blockage Error BrandChassis

6Related codes

Browse Cxxx codes or C123xx codes.

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