OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
C1140
Hydraulic Base Brake Failure
- System
- C — Chassis (ABS / brakes / suspension)
- Severity
- Critical (5/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does C1140 mean?
C1140 is defined as “Hydraulic Base Brake Failure”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Mercedes: BAS light, play in steering column causes steering angle sensor to lose memory(?)
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