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ChassisC1598

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

No description available

8 brands affected · No description available.

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-BenzC1598No description available Chassis
DaewooC1598No description available Chassis
GMC1598No description available Chassis
HoldenC1598No description available Chassis
OpelC1598No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1598No description available Chassis
SaabC1598No description available Chassis
ToyotaC1598No 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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1598 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC159800Der Stellmotor für elektrische Servolenkung hat Funktionsstörung. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159804Unexpected execution of a motor interrupt or interrupts are executed at the wrong priority level. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159811The actuator motor for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159813The actuator motor for the electric power steering has a malfunction. There is an open circuit. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC159854Der Stellmotor für elektrische Servolenkung hat Funktionsstörung. Die Kalibrierung fehlt. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC1598FEMicroprocessor catches an unexpected trap/exception after a (hot) reset has already occurred. SW from one memory region has made an illegal attempt to write to a protected region after one (hot) reset has already occurred. BrandChassis

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