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ChassisC1531

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor terminal voltage

20 brands affected · Description from BYD 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
Mercedes-BenzC1531No description available Chassis
BYDC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
CheryC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
DaewooC1531Motor Lock Protection Active BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1531CPU abnormal BrandChassis
DFFXC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
GeelyC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
Great WallC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
HafeiC1531Motor terminal voltage BrandChassis
HoldenC1531No description available Chassis
HyundaiC1531No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1531Motor current too low BrandChassis
PeroduaC1531CPU abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC1531No description available Chassis
ProtonC1531Motor current too low BrandChassis
SmartC1531No description available Chassis
SubaruC1531DTC, DTC C1741 BrandChassis
SuzukiC1531No description available Chassis
TataC1531No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1531No 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1531 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC153101Die Dämpfventileinheit vorn rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC153111Das Dämpfungsventil vorn rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC153112Das Dämpfungsventil vorn rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC153113Die Dämpfventileinheit vorn rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC15311FDie Dämpfventileinheit vorn rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein sporadischer Fehler vor. BrandChassis

6Related codes

  • C1530 Battery Voltage Range/Performance
  • C1532 Motor current too large
  • C1533 Motor over current
  • C1534 Motor current too small
  • C1535 Motor output current
  • C1536 Motor terminal voltage too high
  • C1538 Camera shielded
  • C1539 Calibration out of range
  • C153A Left front ride height level control - component internal fault
  • C153D Right front ride height level control - component internal fault
  • C153F System Voltage Low
  • C153000 ECO Failure, ECO-Ventil Unterbrechung Stromkreis

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