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.
2023 Kia Forte GT LineFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System DTCS
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| C1101-01 | Battery Voltage High |
| C1102-01 | Battery Voltage Low |
| C1109-13 | IG1 Open |
| C1200-01 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Open/Short |
| C1201-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| C1202-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-LH Invalid/No Signal |
| C1203-01 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Open/Short |
| C1204-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| C1205-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Front-RH Invalid/No Signal |
| C1206-01 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Open/Short |
| C1207-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| C1208-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-LH Invalid/No Signal |
| C1209-01 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Open/Short |
| C1210-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Range/Performance/Intermittent |
| C1211-02 | Wheel Speed Sensor Rear-RH Invalid/No Signal |
| C1235-01 | Pressure Sensor (Primary) - Electrical |
| C1237-02 | Pressure Sensor - Other |
| C1260-02 | Steering Angle Sensor Circuit-Signal |
| C1261-04 | Steering Angle Sensor Not Calibrated |
| C1283-02 | Lateral G Sensor/Longitudinal G Sensor/Yaw Rate Sensor - Signal Error |
| C1285-04 | Uncalibrated Ax Signal |
| C1286-01 | Yaw Rate & G Sensor Fail-Replace SRSCM |
| C1357-01 | SCC Of DBF Deceleration Plausibility Error |
| C1501-1C | Switch Failure |
| C1501-64 | Switch Failure |
| C1501-93 | Switch Failure |
| C1503-01 | TCS Switch Error |
| C1542-01 | Brake Circuit Error |
| C1604-04 | ECU Hardware Error |
| C1604-96 | ECU Hardware Error |
| C1611-08 | CAN Time-Out EMS |
| C1612-08 | CAN Time-Out TCU |
| C1613-08 | CAN Signal Error EMS |
| C1616-08 | C-CAN Bus Off |
| C1620-08 | 1st Set-Up Not Completed |
| C1623-08 | CAN Time-Out Steering Angle Sensor |
| C1626-01 | Implausible Control |
| C1628-08 | CAN Time-Out Cluster |
| C1638-08 | SCC Communication Error |
| C1643-08 | CAN Time-Out Yaw Rate & G Sensor |
| C1649-08 | CAN Time-Out EMS For ACC/SCC |
| C1650-08 | CAN Signal Error ACC |
| C1653-01 | CAN Time-Out - Cluster For SCC |
| C1656-08 | CAN Signal Error - Cluster |
| C1664-01 | CAN Time-Out - Cluster For SCC |
| C1680-01 | ESC Error For VSM |
| C1687-08 | CAN Time-Out VSM2 (MDPS) |
| C1688-08 | VSM2 (MDPS) Signal Error |
| C1702-04 | Variant Coding Error |
| C1807-08 | Sub CAN Bus Off |
| C1812-08 | CAN Time-Out Gateway |
| C1818-87 | CAN Time-Out BCW |
| C1837-82 | CAN Signal Error BCA |
| C1837-83 | CAN Signal Error BCA |
| C2112-02 | Valve Relay Error |
| C2227-01 | Excessive Temperature Of Brake Disc |
| C2380-01 | ABS/TCS/ESP Valve Error |
| C2402-01 | Motor Electrical |
| C2416-11 | Motor Short Or Open - LH |
| C2416-13 | Motor Short Or Open - LH |
| C2416-19 | Motor Short Or Open - LH |
| C2417-11 | Motor Short Or Open - RH |
| C2417-13 | Motor Short Or Open - RH |
| C2417-19 | Motor Short Or Open - RH |
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.