Code
C1943
MITSUBISHI
C — Chassis
Acceleration sensor,Tire4
Views:
UK: 9
EN: 17
RU: 9
AI status
Completed
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Causes
- Faulty acceleration/wheel sensor at Tire 4
- Damaged or corroded connector or wiring harness (open, short to voltage/ground, intermittent)
- Poor sensor mounting, incorrect air gap or mechanical damage
- Contaminated sensor (metal debris, grease) or excessive rust on tone ring/target
- Faulty wheel bearing or excessive play affecting sensor reading
- Intermittent power/ground or reference signal from vehicle ECU
Symptoms
- ABS, ESC or traction control warning light illuminated
- Loss of traction control or stability assist functionality
- Possible uneven braking or wheel slip control not operating
- DTC present in scan tool and may persist after restart
- Occasional or constant fault depending on wiring/sensor condition
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note conditions when code set
- Visually inspect sensor, tone ring/target and mounting at Tire 4 for damage or contamination
- Inspect wiring harness and connector for corrosion, broken wires, pin damage, or water ingress
- Wiggle test harness while monitoring live data for intermittent changes
- Measure sensor reference, ground and signal with a multimeter or oscilloscope (back-probe connector)
- Check wheel bearing play and hub for looseness or damage
Signal parameters
- Sensor type may be magnetic (AC voltage) or active (DC voltage/3-wire with reference and ground); expected idle/rest signal typically steady and changes with wheel acceleration
- Passive magnetic sensors produce an AC waveform proportional to wheel speed; amplitude increases with wheel speed
- Active sensors typically supply ~5 V reference and return a varying 0.5–4.5 V signal depending on sensor design (verify exact values in factory documentation)
- Look for clean waveform on oscilloscope without dropouts, excessive noise, or clipping
- Continuity: check for expected resistance if spec provided by manufacturer; open or short indicates sensor fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read DTCs and freeze-frame data. Note speed, temperature, and load when the code set.
- Clear the code, perform a road test or reproduce the conditions to see if C1943 returns to confirm persistence.
- Perform a visual inspection of the Tire 4 sensor, sensor mounting, tone ring/target, and connector for damage, debris, or misalignment.
- Back-probe the sensor connector. With ignition on, verify reference voltage and ground (for active sensors). Measure signal while rotating the wheel; for passive sensors verify AC output.
- Wiggle the wiring and connector while monitoring live data or oscilloscope for intermittent faults.
- Check resistance/continuity of the sensor wiring to the ABS/ESC module to identify opens/shorts. Repair any harness damage found.
- Inspect wheel bearing/hub for play and ensure the sensor air gap and alignment meet OEM specification. Replace or adjust as required.
- If wiring and mounting are good but signal is out of spec, swap the Tire 4 sensor with a known-good sensor from another wheel (if identical) and re-test to isolate sensor vs module/wiring.
- If swapping demonstrates sensor fault, replace the sensor and clear codes. If fault follows wiring or remains after sensor swap, inspect/repair harness or consider module diagnostics.
- After repair, clear codes and perform road test to confirm the code does not return and that ABS/ESC function is restored.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or pin damage at Tire 4 sensor
- Broken sensor cable from steering knuckle movement
- Sensor magnet/target damaged or misaligned
- Sensor failed electrically (open/short or out-of-spec output)
- Loose or missing mounting hardware causing improper air gap
Fault status
Status
Acceleration sensor (Tire 4) circuit malfunction or invalid signal detected. ABS/ESC/traction systems may be disabled until fault is resolved.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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C1943
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C — Chassis
Airbag Deployment Indication Input Fault
Views:
UK: 16
EN: 25
RU: 20
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Faulty acceleration/wheel sensor at Tire 4
- Damaged or corroded connector or wiring harness (open, short to voltage/ground, intermittent)
- Poor sensor mounting, incorrect air gap or mechanical damage
- Contaminated sensor (metal debris, grease) or excessive rust on tone ring/target
- Faulty wheel bearing or excessive play affecting sensor reading
- Intermittent power/ground or reference signal from vehicle ECU
Symptoms
- ABS, ESC or traction control warning light illuminated
- Loss of traction control or stability assist functionality
- Possible uneven braking or wheel slip control not operating
- DTC present in scan tool and may persist after restart
- Occasional or constant fault depending on wiring/sensor condition
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note conditions when code set
- Visually inspect sensor, tone ring/target and mounting at Tire 4 for damage or contamination
- Inspect wiring harness and connector for corrosion, broken wires, pin damage, or water ingress
- Wiggle test harness while monitoring live data for intermittent changes
- Measure sensor reference, ground and signal with a multimeter or oscilloscope (back-probe connector)
- Check wheel bearing play and hub for looseness or damage
Signal parameters
- Sensor type may be magnetic (AC voltage) or active (DC voltage/3-wire with reference and ground); expected idle/rest signal typically steady and changes with wheel acceleration
- Passive magnetic sensors produce an AC waveform proportional to wheel speed; amplitude increases with wheel speed
- Active sensors typically supply ~5 V reference and return a varying 0.5–4.5 V signal depending on sensor design (verify exact values in factory documentation)
- Look for clean waveform on oscilloscope without dropouts, excessive noise, or clipping
- Continuity: check for expected resistance if spec provided by manufacturer; open or short indicates sensor fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool, read DTCs and freeze-frame data. Note speed, temperature, and load when the code set.
- Clear the code, perform a road test or reproduce the conditions to see if C1943 returns to confirm persistence.
- Perform a visual inspection of the Tire 4 sensor, sensor mounting, tone ring/target, and connector for damage, debris, or misalignment.
- Back-probe the sensor connector. With ignition on, verify reference voltage and ground (for active sensors). Measure signal while rotating the wheel; for passive sensors verify AC output.
- Wiggle the wiring and connector while monitoring live data or oscilloscope for intermittent faults.
- Check resistance/continuity of the sensor wiring to the ABS/ESC module to identify opens/shorts. Repair any harness damage found.
- Inspect wheel bearing/hub for play and ensure the sensor air gap and alignment meet OEM specification. Replace or adjust as required.
- If wiring and mounting are good but signal is out of spec, swap the Tire 4 sensor with a known-good sensor from another wheel (if identical) and re-test to isolate sensor vs module/wiring.
- If swapping demonstrates sensor fault, replace the sensor and clear codes. If fault follows wiring or remains after sensor swap, inspect/repair harness or consider module diagnostics.
- After repair, clear codes and perform road test to confirm the code does not return and that ABS/ESC function is restored.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or pin damage at Tire 4 sensor
- Broken sensor cable from steering knuckle movement
- Sensor magnet/target damaged or misaligned
- Sensor failed electrically (open/short or out-of-spec output)
- Loose or missing mounting hardware causing improper air gap
Fault status
Status
Acceleration sensor (Tire 4) circuit malfunction or invalid signal detected. ABS/ESC/traction systems may be disabled until fault is resolved.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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