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.
2017 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Autonomous Emergency Braking System DTCS
AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| <DTC C1101 | 17: Battery Voltage High |
| <DTC C1102 | 16: Battery Voltage Low |
| <DTC C1202 | 81: Wheel speed sensor FL invalid |
| <DTC C1205 | 81: Wheel speed sensor FR invalid |
| <DTC C1208 | 81: Wheel speed sensor RL invalid |
| <DTC C1211 | 81: Wheel speed sensor RR invalid |
| <DTC C1260 | 81: Steering angle sensor signal error - Signal Invalid |
| <DTC C1260 | 82: Steering angle sensor signal error - Alive counter Error |
| <DTC C1260 | 83: Steering angle sensor signal error - Checksum Error |
| <DTC C1283 | 81: yaw rate & lateral G sensor signal |
| <DTC C1360 | 81: ESP torque control unavailable |
| <DTC C1604 | 04: ECU hardware error |
| <DTC C160A | 88: Local CAN Bus Off |
| <DTC C1611 | 87: CAN timeout - EMS |
| <DTC C1612 | 87: CAN timeout - TCU |
| <DTC C1613 | 81: EMS CAN Signal Error - Signal Invalid |
| <DTC C1613 | 82: EMS CAN Signal Error - Alivecounter Error |
| <DTC C1613 | 83: EMS CAN Signal Error - Checksum Error |
| <DTC C1616 | 88: CAN Bus-off |
| <DTC C1617 | 81: Engine speed signal fault |
| <DTC C1620 | 78: Alignment failed |
| <DTC C1623 | 87: CAN timeout - Steering Angle Sensor |
| <DTC C1625 | 87: CAN timeout - ESC |
| <DTC C1628 | 87: CAN timeout - CLU |
| <DTC C1629 | 82: CLU invalid counter |
| <DTC C1633 | 81: CLU invalid display speed |
| <DTC C1635 | 82: TCS Invalid Counter - Alivecounter Error |
| <DTC C1635 | 83: TCS Invalid Counter - Checksum Error |
| <DTC C1642 | 81: Master cylinder pressure temporary unavailable |
| <DTC C1646 | 81: TCU invalid gear position |
| <DTC C16B0 | 81: AEB Failure by Radar Failure - H/W, Voltage, Communication, Alignment failure |
| <DTC C16B0 | 82: AEB Failure by Radar Failure - Alivecounter Error |
| <DTC C16B0 | 87: AEB Failure by Radar Failure - Time out |
| <DTC C16B1 | 82: Camera Sensor Failure - Alivecounter Error |
| <DTC C16B1 | 87: Camera Sensor Failure - Timeout |
| <DTC C16B8 | 81: AEB communication error |
| <DTC C1741 | 81: ESP AEB Torque control unavailable |
| <DTC C1742 | 81: Variant Error - ESC (Check ESC) |
| <DTC C1743 | 81: AEB_EQUIP Signal Error |
| <DTC C1804 | 87: CAN time-out LKAS |
| <DTC C1805 | 81: LKAS CAN Signal Error - Signal Invalid |
| <DTC C1805 | 82: LKAS CAN Signal Error - Alivencounter Error |
| <DTC C1805 | 83: LKAS CAN Signal Error - Checksum Error |
| <DTC C2000 | 00: Radar Communication Error |
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
