ChassisC1608

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Diag C I B U S C M T O

24 brands affected · Description from Ford 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

Faulty wheel speed sensor
Damaged sensor ring or wiring
Faulty ABS module
Low brake fluid
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 24

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C1608	No description available	Chassis
BYD	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
Chery	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
Daewoo	C1608	No description available	Chassis
DFFS	C1608	Radar internal fault Brand	Chassis
DFFX	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
Ford	C1608	Diag C I B U S C M T O Brand	Chassis
Geely	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
GM	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Great Wall	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
Hafei	C1608	EEPROM failure Brand	Chassis
Holden	C1608	Control Module Internal Failure Brand	Chassis
Hyundai	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Mitsubishi	C1608	EEPROM fail Brand	Chassis
Opel	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Peugeot	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Proton	C1608	EEPROM fail Brand	Chassis
Saab	C1608	No description available	Chassis
MG (SAIC)	C1608	PLL failure Brand	Chassis
Smart	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Sprinter	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Suzuki	C1608	Electric parking brake circuit Brand	Chassis
Tata	C1608	No description available	Chassis
Toyota	C1608	No 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 13

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1608 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	C160800	CAN: ACC message not received (time out) Brand	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160807	Das Absperrventil 'Federbein' hinten links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein mechanischer Fehler vor. Brand	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160811	Das Absperrventil 'Federbein' hinten links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. Brand	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160812	Das Absperrventil 'Federbein' hinten links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. Brand	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160829	No description available	Chassis
Smart	C160829	No description available	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160843	No description available	Chassis
Smart	C160843	No description available	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160854	No description available	Chassis
Sprinter	C160854	No description available	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C160855	No description available	Chassis
Sprinter	C160855	No description available	Chassis
SsangYong	C160887	CAN communication: local CAN FD2 - bus off Brand	Chassis

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