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ChassisC1700

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Ground connection X13542

15 brands affected · Description from BMW 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
Mercedes-BenzC1700No description available Chassis
BMWC1700Ground connection X13542 BrandChassis
DaewooC1700No description available Chassis
FordC1700HSA Valve failure BrandChassis
GMC1700No description available Chassis
HoldenC1700No description available Chassis
HyundaiC1700No description available Chassis
IsuzuC1700No description available Chassis
Land RoverC1700No description available Chassis
MahindraC1700Variant code Mismatch Error BrandChassis
MazdaC1700HSA Valve failure BrandChassis
MitsubishiC1700LDW ECU BrandChassis
ProtonC1700LDW ECU BrandChassis
MG (SAIC)C1700Body computer not present/Body computer messages not correct BrandChassis
SuzukiC1700No 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C1700 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC170000Switch failure detection (switch unknown failure) BrandChassis
SsangYongC170004Electric Power Steering (EPS) ECUs storage area error (non-volatile memory) BrandChassis

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