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ChassisC1301

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake pressure sensor failure

21 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

Safety: This code relates to the braking system or brake assist. Braking may be affected.

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?

Serious · drive with care

Have it checked immediately: brakes or brake assistance may be affected. Do not drive if the pedal feels soft or hard, the car pulls when braking, or the brake warning light is on.

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 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC1301No description available Chassis
CheryC1301Rotation angle sensor signal error BrandChassis
DaewooC1301No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1301CAN communication abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1301Hardware internal fault BrandChassis
GeelyC1301Not Monitored Tire Installed BrandChassis
GMC1301No description available Chassis
HoldenC1301Brake Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor BrandChassis
HyundaiC1301No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1301No description available Chassis
MahindraC1301CAN RAM Check Failure BrandChassis
MaseratiC1301No description available Chassis
OpelC1301No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1301CAN communication abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1301No description available Chassis
SaabC1301No description available Chassis
MG (SAIC)C1301Defective valve, valve Relay in HECU BrandChassis
SmartC1301No description available Chassis
SprinterC1301No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1301No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1301Brake pressure sensor failure 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1301 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC130100Defective valve, valve relay in HECU BrandChassis
SsangYongC130101Electronic Stability Control (ESC) valve relay error BrandChassis

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