ChassisC1381

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Recirculation pump power failure

20 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

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

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 20

Brand	Code	Description	System
BYD	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Chery	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Daewoo	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Daihatsu	C1381	Yaw- g sensor power supply voltage abnormality Brand	Chassis
DFFS	C1381	Recirculation pump power failure Brand	Chassis
DFFX	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Geely	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
GM	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Great Wall	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Hafei	C1381	Straight G SNSR. stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Holden	C1381	Pump Motor Circuit Brand	Chassis
Hyundai	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Mitsubishi	C1381	Longitudinal G stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Opel	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Perodua	C1381	Yaw- g sensor power supply voltage abnormality Brand	Chassis
Peugeot	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Proton	C1381	Longitudinal G stuck/low gain Brand	Chassis
Saab	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Suzuki	C1381	No description available	Chassis
Toyota	C1381	Recirculation pump power failure Brand	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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1381 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	C138100	Sensor internal error Brand	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1381F0	No description available	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1381F1	No description available	Chassis
Volkswagen	C1381F2	No description available	Chassis

6Related codes

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