ChassisC1259

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering sensor - electrical fault

16 brands affected · Description from Chery 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

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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

Faulty wheel speed sensor
Damaged sensor ring or wiring
Faulty ABS module
Low brake fluid
Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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 16

Brand	Code	Description	System
Chery	C1259	Steering sensor - electrical fault Brand	Chassis
Daewoo	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Daihatsu	C1259	EFI communication fault Brand	Chassis
DFFS	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Ford	C1259	No description available	Chassis
GM	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Holden	C1259	ECM Request for Automatic Braking Message Counter Incorrect Brand	Chassis
Hyundai	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Land Rover	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Mazda	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Opel	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Perodua	C1259	EFI communication fault Brand	Chassis
Peugeot	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Saab	C1259	No description available	Chassis
Suzuki	C1259	Error flag Brand	Chassis
Toyota	C1259	No description available	Chassis

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 C1259 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C125900	OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS Brand	Chassis
SsangYong	C125900	Steering angle sensor - electrical error Brand	Chassis
SsangYong	C125901	Steering angle sensor-electrical Brand	Chassis

6Related codes

Browse Cxxx codes or C125xx codes.