Code Definition

C1462 — Left Front Vertical Accelerometer Circuit Failure

System: Chassis  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Generic

About C1462

C1462 is a manufacturer-specific chassis diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the C-prefix family of codes, which covers chassis, braking, steering, suspension, or stability-control faults.

When C1462 is stored, the module has detected an electrical-circuit fault in the wiring, connector, or driver associated with the named component.

Scanning & clearing: Chassis (C) codes are stored in the ABS, traction control, or stability-control modules. An enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is usually required to read and clear them.

C1462 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

The C1462 fault code indicates the suspension control module has detected a fault on the left front vertical accelerometer circuit. On vehicles equipped with corner specific adaptive damping, each corner has its own vertical accelerometer or wheel position sensor that reports vertical body or unsprung mass motion at that specific corner. The left front vertical accelerometer provides high resolution vertical motion data for the left front damper control loop, allowing the module to compute damping force independently for that corner. The sensor outputs a 0V to 5V analog signal proportional to ...

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