Engine-Codes - Generic - C1712

C1712 Code - Front Height Control Sensor Left Circuit Malfunction

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC C1712?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Front Height Control Sensor Left
  • Front Height Control Sensor Left harness is open or shorted
  • Front Height Control Sensor Left circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC C1712?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the C1712 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ON
  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the C1712 Code Mean?

Inside each sensor, a brush integrated with the control sensor rotor shaft moves above the resister, providing linear output. The resistance value between the brush and resistor terminal changes in proportion to the shaft rotation angle, so the fixed voltage applied to the resistor by the ECU is modified by the sensor and output to the ECU as a voltage indication the shaft rotation angle.

C1712 Code - Front Height Control Sensor Left Circuit Malfunction

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