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ChassisC1386

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Solenoid valve power relay 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

  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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BYDC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
CheryC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
DaewooC1386No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC1386ESS system main SW abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1386Solenoid valve power relay failure BrandChassis
DFFXC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
GeelyC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
GMC1386No description available Chassis
Great WallC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
HafeiC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
HoldenC1386Valve Relay Circuit BrandChassis
HyundaiC1386No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
OpelC1386No description available Chassis
PeroduaC1386ESS system main SW abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1386No description available Chassis
ProtonC1386Straight G sensor/G performance BrandChassis
SaabC1386No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1386No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1386Solenoid valve power relay 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.

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