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Retrieving Codes

Using Adaptor (965 589 00 40 00), Connect Hand Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00) to data link connector. Follow manufacturers instructions to retrieve codes from convenience feature control module. Record DTCs and perform appropriate system test. See DTC IDENTIFICATION CHART table.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE LIST

DTC Code Possible Cause Perform System Test
C1000 Traction System Control Module Using HHT, check appropriate Traction Control Module (ABS, ETS or ASR V). Replace as necessary.
C1010 Battery Voltage Low TEST 1 
C1011 ASR/ETS/ESP Circuit Open Or Shorted TEST 2  & TEST 5 5
C1012 Battery Voltage High TEST 1 
C1020 CAN Communication Fault Check wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS 
C1021 CAN Communication With EA/CC/ISC Control Module Interrupted USING HHT, check EA/CC/ISC control module DTCs. Repair as necessary.
C1024 CAN communication With Engine Control Module Interrupted Using HHT, check ECM (ME-SFI Base Module) DTCs. Repair as necessary.
C1100 Left Front Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 11 
C1101 Right Front Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 13 
C1102 ETS/ASR, ABS Left Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 15  Or TEST 16 
If equipped with ETS/ASR V, Perform TEST 16: LEFT REAR AXLE VSS SENSOR INTERNAL/INSULATION RESISTANCE (ASR V OR ETS).
C1103 Right Rear Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 19 
C1104 Left Front Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 11 
C1105 Right Front Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 13 
C1106 ETS/ASR, ABS Rear Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 15  Or TEST 16 
If equipped with ETS/ASR V, Perform TEST 16: LEFT REAR AXLE VSS SENSOR INTERNAL/INSULATION RESISTANCE (ASR V OR ETS).
C1107 Right Rear Axle VSS Circuit Fault TEST 19 
C1142 ABS Lateral Acceleration Sensor Open/Shorted TEST 8 
C1143 ABS Lateral Acceleration Sensor Implausible TEST 8 
C1200 Stop Lamp Switch Open/Shorted/Implausible Check wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS 
C1300 Left Front Axle Solenoid Valve (Hold) Open/Shorted TEST 21 
C1301 Left Front Axle Solenoid Valve (Release) Open/Shorted TEST 22 
C1302 Right Front Axle Solenoid Valve (Hold) Open/Shorted TEST 23 
C1303 Right Front Axle Solenoid Valve (Release) Open/Shorted TEST 24 
C1304 Left Rear Axle Solenoid Valve (Hold) Open/Shorted TEST 25  & TEST 26 
C1305 Left Rear Axle Solenoid Valve (Release) Open/Shorted TEST 27  & TEST 28 
C1306 Right Rear Axle Solenoid Valve (Hold) Open/Shorted TEST 29 
C1307 Right Rear Axle Solenoid Valve (Release) Open/Shorted TEST 30 
C1311 Switchover Solenoid Valve Circuit Open/Shorted TEST 31 
C1312 Master Brake Cylinder Switchover Valve TEST 9 
C1313 Solenoid Valve Relay Using HHT, check appropriate Traction Control Module (ABS, ETS or ASR V). Replace as necessary.
C1314 Solenoid Valve Relay Voltage Supply TEST 2  & TEST 5 
C1315 Inlet Solenoid Valve TEST 32 
C1401 High Pressure Return Pump Circuit Open/Shorted; Will Not Shut Off TEST 6 
C1500 VSS Sensor Implausible TEST 11 , TEST 13 , TEST 15 , TEST 16  & TEST 19. 
C1501 SPS P-Valve TEST 7 
C1511 ETS/SPS Control Module Not Version Coded Using HHT, check ETE/SPS control module version coding. Replace as necessary.
C1512 Brakes Overheated Brakes momentarily overloaded. Using HHT, check and clear DTC.
C1513 ASR/SPS Or ECM (ME-SFI) Version Coding Incorrect Using HHT, check ASR V/SPS, ECM (ME-SFI) control modules version coding. Replace as necessary.
C1514 SPS P-Valve Adjustment Data Using HHT, check appropriate Traction Control Module (ABS, ETS or ASR V). Replace as necessary.
TEST 7 
C1515 Version Coding SPS Using HHT, check appropriate Traction Control Module (ABS, ETS or ASR V). Replace as necessary.
C1600 Temperature After Engine Is Turned Off Using HHT, check appropriate Traction Control Module (ABS, ETS or ASR V). Replace as necessary.