ChassisC1616
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
ABS fault light is on
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?
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 11
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | C1616 | No description available | Chassis |
| Chery | C1616 | CAN bus off Brand | Chassis |
| Daewoo | C1616 | CAN-Bus OFF Status/procedure text, not a fault description. Brand | Chassis |
| DFFS | C1616 | ABS fault light is on Brand | Chassis |
| Geely | C1616 | CAN bus close fault Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C1616 | No description available | Chassis |
| Mitsubishi | C1616 | Cranking signal stuck Brand | Chassis |
| Proton | C1616 | Cranking signal stuck Brand | Chassis |
| MG (SAIC) | C1616 | CAN Bus Off Error Brand | Chassis |
| Tata | C1616 | CAN Bus Off ABS/ESP Brand | Chassis |
| Toyota | C1616 | 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 7
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1616 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | C161600 | If C-CAN Bus off is detected, IGPM sets DTC Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C161600 | CAN communication: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) message not received Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C161608 | If CAN Bus OFF is detected, EPB ECU sets DTC Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C161608 | CAN time-out FCM Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C161687 | CAN communication: no Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) communication - timeout Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C161688 | If LKAS cannot send or receive a CAN message due to the open or short-circuit of the CAN communication line, the fault code is generated Brand | Chassis |
| SsangYong | C161688 | CAN: communication interruption (bus off) Brand | Chassis |
6Related codes
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