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ChassisC2101

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Outside air temperature sensor abnormal

16 brands affected · Description from Daihatsu 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC2101No description available Chassis
ChryslerC21012E0800 2E0900 00 08 08 000000 00 battery voltage high BrandChassis
DaewooC2101No description available Chassis
DaihatsuC2101Outside air temperature sensor abnormal BrandChassis
GMC2101No description available Chassis
HoldenC2101No description available Chassis
HyundaiC2101No description available Chassis
IsuzuC2101No description available Chassis
MaseratiC2101Battery voltage high - circuit voltage above threshold BrandChassis
MitsubishiC2101Power supply high voltage BrandChassis
OpelC2101No description available Chassis
PeroduaC2101Outside air temperature sensor abnormal BrandChassis
PeugeotC2101No description available Chassis
ProtonC2101Power supply high voltage BrandChassis
SaabC2101No description available Chassis
ToyotaC2101No 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C2101 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzC210100OBD relevant DTC in RBS. For detailed information read Fault Memory of RBS BrandChassis
SsangYongC210100EPB RH Actuator time out BrandChassis
SsangYongC210174Right Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) actuator abnormal operation BrandChassis
SsangYongC210177Right Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) actuator stall BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC2101FAThe power supply at input 'Circuit 30' is too high. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC2101FBThe power supply at input 'Circuit 30' is too high. BrandChassis
Mercedes-BenzC2101FCThe power supply at input 'Circuit 30' is too high. BrandChassis

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