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ChassisC1590

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Traction Control Front Isolation Solenoid Valve Circuit

8 brands affected · Description from Holden 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 8

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC1590No description available Chassis
DaewooC1590No description available Chassis
GMC1590No description available Chassis
HoldenC1590Traction Control Front Isolation Solenoid Valve Circuit BrandChassis
OpelC1590No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1590No description available Chassis
SaabC1590No description available Chassis
SmartC1590No 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1590 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC159001Die Warnleuchte des Schalters 'Heckabsenkung' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159011Die Warnleuchte des Schalters 'Heckabsenkung' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159012Die Warnleuchte des Schalters 'Heckabsenkung' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandChassis

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