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ChassisC1654

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery Voltage too Low

13 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

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorC1654Battery Voltage too Low BrandChassis
DaewooC1654No description available Chassis
DFFSC1654Collision risk suppression with active braking - general fault information BrandChassis
GMC1654No description available Chassis
HoldenC1654No description available Chassis
HyundaiC1654No description available Chassis
MitsubishiC1654Chassis No. not programmed BrandChassis
OpelC1654No description available Chassis
PeugeotC1654No description available Chassis
ProtonC1654Chassis No. not programmed BrandChassis
SaabC1654No description available Chassis
SuzukiC1654Yaw Rate Sensor Circuit BrandChassis
ToyotaC1654No 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1654 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiC165487While communicating with the Cluster module via CAN, if a signal is not received from Cluster, the LKAS module generates the fault code and turns on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp BrandChassis

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