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ChassisC1621

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Speed abnormal 1

15 brands affected · Description from BAIC Motor 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1621Speed abnormal 1 BrandChassis
CheryC1621Battery voltage too high BrandChassis
DaihatsuC1621Rear camera current fault BrandChassis
DFFSC1621The electric power steering (EPS) status signal value of the lane keeping assist (LKA) function is out of range BrandChassis
HondaC1621No description available Chassis
HyundaiC1621No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1621AWC actuator protection 2 BrandChassis
PeroduaC1621Rear camera current fault BrandChassis
PeugeotC1621No description available Chassis
ProtonC1621AWC actuator protection 2 BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C1621YRS misinstallation BrandChassis
SmartC1621No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1621CAN Invalid Data From TCM BrandChassis
SWM MotorC1621Battery voltage is too high BrandChassis
ToyotaC1621No 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1621 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC162100CAN Communication: ECU Signal Fault BrandChassis
SsangYongC162108CAN communication: ECU message error BrandChassis
SsangYongC162181CAN communication: ECU signal error BrandChassis
SsangYongC162186CAN communication: Engine Management System (EMS) signal error BrandChassis

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