ChassisC1639
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Inconsistency between ignition switch positive and master wake-up transmitted by Built-in System Interface (BSI)
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 5
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFFS | C1639 | Main wake-up signal error Brand | Chassis |
| Hyundai | C1639 | No description available | Chassis |
| Mitsubishi | C1639 | No description available | Chassis |
| Suzuki | C1639 | Communication Error From RBS Control Module To ABS / ESPControl Module Brand | Chassis |
| Toyota | C1639 | Inconsistency between ignition switch positive and master wake-up transmitted by Built-in System Interface (BSI) Brand | 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 10
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1639 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | C163908 | CAN communication: Front Radar Module (FRM) message error Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163943 | Diagnostic certificates missing in memory (NVM) Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163944 | Write access to NVM failed Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163946 | NVM Integrity Failed - CRC of NVM block erroneous Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C16394B | Overtemperature in Radar sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163956 | The combination of HW and SW is incorrect. Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163996 | Internal error occurred Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C163998 | Extreme Overtemperature in Radar sensor Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C1639FA | RFCOM Module over temperature Brand | Chassis |
| Mercedes-Benz | C1639FF | FlexRay latency violation Brand | Chassis |
6Related codes
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