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ChassisC1383

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Brake fluid level sensor fault

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

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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
CheryC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
DaewooC1383No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1383ESS vehicle speed sensor open/short circuit BrandChassis
DFFSC1383Brake fluid level sensor fault BrandChassis
DFFXC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
GeelyC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
GMC1383No description available Chassis
Great WallC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
HafeiC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
HoldenC1383Brake Fluid Level Sensor Circuit BrandChassis
HyundaiC1383No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
OpelC1383No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1383ESS vehicle speed sensor open/short circuit BrandChassis
PeugeotC1383No description available Chassis
ProtonC1383Straight G SNSR. high voltage BrandChassis
SaabC1383No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1383No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1383Brake fluid level sensor fault 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.

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