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ChassisC151E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left front ride height sensor circuit open/short to battery

2 brands affected · Description from Maserati 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 2

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC151ENo description available Chassis
MaseratiC151ELeft front ride height sensor circuit open/short to battery 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 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C151E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC151E01No description available Chassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E04Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein interner Fehler vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E08Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Signalfehler vor oder die Botschaft ist fehlerhaft. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E09Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Bauteilfehler vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E11Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E12Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E29The left front level sensor has a malfunction. There is an invalid signal. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E2AThe left front level sensor has a malfunction. Signal Stuck In Range. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC151E31Der Niveausensor vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Signal nicht vorhanden. BrandChassis

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