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ChassisC1501

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

ECU hardware error

12 brands affected · Description from Chery 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC1501No description available Chassis
CheryC1501ECU hardware error BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1501ECU abnormal BrandChassis
DFFSC1501Calibration software does not match BrandChassis
HyundaiC1501No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1501No description available Chassis
MaseratiC1501Tire Pressure Sensor 1-Component Internal Failure BrandChassis
PeroduaC1501ECU abnormal BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C1501AbNormal Sensor initialization BrandChassis
SmartC1501No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1501No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1501No description available 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 C1501 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC150100Abnormal sensor initialization BrandChassis
HyundaiC150101If abnormal EPB switch signal is detected, EPB ECU sets DTC BrandChassis
SsangYongC150101Blind Spot Detection (BSD) switch signal sticking BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC150196Tire pressure sensor 1 has a malfunction. There is an internal component fault. BrandChassis

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