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.
DTC Index
2021 Kia Forte EXSECTION DTC Index
DTC Index
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC C1101 | 17: Battery Voltage High |
| DTC C1102 | 16: Battery Voltage Low |
| DTC C1202 | 81: Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Invalid/no Signal |
| DTC C1205 | 81: Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Invalid/no Signal |
| DTC C1208 | 81: Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Invalid/no Signal |
| DTC C1211 | 81: Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Invalid/no Signal |
| DTC C1260 | 81: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit - Signal |
| DTC C1260 | 82: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit - Signal |
| DTC C1260 | 83: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit - Signal |
| DTC C1283 | 81: Lateral G Sensor/Longitudinal G Sensor/Yaw Rate Sensor - Signal Error |
| DTC C1283 | 82: Lateral G Sensor/Longitudinal G Sensor/Yaw Rate Sensor - Signal Error |
| DTC C1283 | 83: Lateral G Sensor/Longitudinal G Sensor/Yaw Rate Sensor - Signal Error |
| DTC C1360 | 81: ESP Irreversible Error |
| DTC C1604 | 04: ECU Hardware Error |
| DTC C160A | 88: Local CAN Bus Off |
| DTC C160C | 87: Local CAN Time-out |
| DTC C1611 | 87: CAN Time-out EMS |
| DTC C1612 | 87: CAN Time-out TCU |
| DTC C1613 | 81: CAN Signal Error EMS |
| DTC C1613 | 82: CAN Signal Error EMS |
| DTC C1613 | 83: CAN Signal Error EMS |
| DTC C1616 | 88: C-CAN Bus OFF |
| DTC C1617 | 81: EMS Invalid Engine Speed |
| DTC C1620 | 78: Alignment Failed |
| DTC C1623 | 87: CAN Time-out Steering Angle Sensor |
| DTC C1625 | 87: CAN Time-Out ABS/ESP |
| DTC C1628 | 87: CAN Time-out Cluster |
| DTC C1629 | 82: Cluster Invalid Counter |
| DTC C1632 | 81: Cluster Control Switch Fail |
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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.