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ChassisC1717

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

RF Damper Actuator Open CKT

10 brands affected · Description from GM 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 10

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooC1717No description available Chassis
DFFSC1717No description available Chassis
GMC1717RF Damper Actuator Open CKT BrandChassis
HoldenC1717Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction BrandChassis
Land RoverC1717No description available Chassis
OpelC1717RF Damper Actuator Open CKT BrandChassis
PeugeotC1717No description available Chassis
SaabC1717RF Damper Actuator Open CKT BrandChassis
SuzukiC1717[PRESSDATA ERR] FR BrandChassis
ToyotaC1717No 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 C1717 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongC171748Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) signal error (software) BrandChassis
SsangYongC171791Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) undefined signal input (software) BrandChassis

6Related codes

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