Code
C1810
Generic
C — Chassis
ABS/Traction Control System Fault
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Causes
- Faulty wheel speed sensor(s)
- Damaged tone ring/reluctor wheel
- Open/shorted wiring or poor connector connection to ABS sensors or module
- Blown fuse or failed ABS/traction control relay
- Low battery voltage or poor chassis/power ground
- Faulty ABS hydraulic unit or pump motor
Symptoms
- ABS warning lamp and/or traction control/ESP/stability lamp illuminated
- ABS/traction control interventions disabled or unavailable
- Vehicle speed or ABS wheel speed readings erratic or missing in scan tool
- Brake pedal pulsation absent during braking where ABS would normally activate
- Unusual noises from ABS pump when activated (may be absent if pump dead)
- Reduced vehicle stability control functionality
What to check
- Read and record all stored ABS and network codes with a capable scan tool; record freeze frame and live data
- Verify battery voltage at rest and under cranking; inspect battery condition and terminals
- Inspect ABS fuses and relays related to ABS module and pump
- Visually inspect wheel speed sensor connectors, wiring harnesses, and tone rings for damage, debris or corrosion
- Check for CAN/network-related U-codes and verify module presence on network with scan tool
- Measure resistance and/or AC output of each wheel speed sensor per manufacturer spec
Signal parameters
- Wheel speed sensor: resistance (passive) — compare to manufacturer spec; AC voltage/frequency proportional to wheel speed when wheel rotated
- Active sensor: reference/supply voltage (typically 5V) and signal voltage swing (check live data)
- ABS module supply voltage: battery voltage at module pins while key ON/engine running
- Ground circuit: low ohm continuity to chassis ground
- CAN/vehicle network: module appears on bus; CAN high/low voltages and message traffic present
- ABS pump motor current draw when commanded (compare to service limits)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a professional scan tool to read all ABS and network codes; record freeze-frame data and live wheel speed inputs.
- Clear codes, perform a short test drive while monitoring live wheel speed sensors, and recheck for reoccurrence.
- Confirm battery voltage (12.4–12.8V resting, >13.5V charging) and test charging system; replace or charge battery if weak.
- Inspect fuses/relays for ABS and replace if faulty; verify power reaches ABS module pins with key ON.
- Visually inspect wheel speed sensor wiring, connectors, and tone rings for damage or contamination; clean or repair as needed.
- Test each wheel speed sensor: measure resistance for passive sensors and check AC output while rotating wheel; for active sensors, verify reference voltage and signal waveform with scan tool or scope.
- Wiggle harnesses and connectors while watching live data to find intermittent faults.
- Check module grounds for corrosion and ensure low-resistance connections to chassis/negative battery terminal.
- Verify CAN bus communication: confirm ABS module is present on network and that other modules report expected messages; repair network faults if found.
- Command ABS pump and valves with scan tool and verify operation and current draw; replace hydraulic unit if internal faults are confirmed.
- If wiring, sensors, fuses, relays and hydraulic unit check good and communications are intact, follow manufacturer procedure for ABS module diagnosis — module replacement may require coding/programming and should be confirmed last.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform final road test to confirm system returns to normal and no new codes set.
Likely causes
- Intermittent or broken wheel speed sensor signal (corrosion, damage, debris)
- Corroded or loose connector at ABS module or sensor
- Missing or damaged tone ring (cracked, missing teeth, heavy rust)
- Low system voltage or weak battery under load
- Blown fuse or failed relay supplying ABS module or pump
- Open or high resistance ground to ABS module
Fault status
Status
ABS/Traction Control Fault stored in ABS control module. Possible sensor, wiring, power/ground, hydraulic unit, or communication failure. ABS/traction functions may be disabled.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
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