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ChassisC1292

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Main and auxiliary torque signal sum faults

23 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1292The deputy large difference of torque signal BrandChassis
BYDC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
CheryC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
DaewooC1292No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1292Center differential signal line fault BrandChassis
DFFSC1292Motor rotor position signal fault BrandChassis
DFFXC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
GeelyC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
GMC1292No description available Chassis
Great WallC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
HafeiC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
HoldenC1292Power Transfer Unit Clutch Motor Circuit BrandChassis
HyundaiC1292No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1292No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
OpelC1292No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1292Center differential signal line fault BrandChassis
PeugeotC1292No description available Chassis
ProtonC1292Malfunction of network BrandChassis
SaabC1292No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1292NOT USED BrandChassis
SWM MotorC1292Diagnostic trouble code C1291 or occurred during the current or previous ignition cycle BrandChassis
ToyotaC1292Main and auxiliary torque signal sum faults 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.

5Related codes

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