Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Kia Forte EX, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Abs/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) DTCS
ABS/ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC C1101 | Battery Voltage High |
| DTC C1102 | Battery Voltage Low |
| DTC C1112 | Sensor source voltage |
| DTC C1200 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Open/Short |
| DTC C1201 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| DTC C1202 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Invalid_no Signal |
| DTC C1203 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Open/Short |
| DTC C1204 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| DTC C1205 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Invalid_no Signal |
| DTC C1206 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Open/Short |
| DTC C1207 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| DTC C1208 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Invalid_no Signal |
| DTC C1209 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Open/Short |
| DTC C1210 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| DTC C1211 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Invalid_no Signal |
| DTC C1235 | Primary Pressure Sensor-Electrical |
| DTC C1237 | Primary Pressure Sensor-Signal |
| DTC C1260 | Steering Angle Sensor Circuit-Signal |
| DTC C1261 | Steering Angle Sensor Not Calibrated |
| DTC C1282 | Yaw Rate & Lateral G Sensor-Electrical |
| DTC C1283 | Yaw Rate & Lateral G Sensor-Signal |
| DTC C1503 | TCS_ESC (ESP) Switch error |
| DTC C1513 | Brake switch error |
| DTC C1604 | ECU Hardware Error |
| DTC C1605 | CAN Hardware error |
| DTC C1611 | CAN Time-out ECM |
| DTC C1612 | CAN Time-out TCM |
| DTC C1613 | CAN Wrong Message |
| DTC C1616 | CAN Bus off |
| DTC C1623 | CAN Time-out Steering Angle Sensor |
| DTC C1647 | CAN Hardware Error-Sensor Channel |
| DTC C2112 | Valve Relay Error |
| DTC C2227 | Excessive Temperature Of Brake Disc |
| DTC C2380 | ABS_TCS_ESC (ESP) valve error |
| DTC C2402 | Motor Failure |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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