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C1244: C1244: Traction Control System Malfunction
on 2018 BMW X5
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📖 What Does C1244 Mean on 2018 BMW X5?
Symptoms
- • Loss of traction control
- • slipping or wheel lockup
- • reduced acceleration
- • and possible warning lights on the dashboard.
Common Causes
- • Faulty wheel speed sensor
- • faulty traction control module
- • loose or damaged wheel bearings
- • or a problem with the vehicle's anti-lock braking system (ABS).
How to Fix C1244 on 2018 BMW X5
1. Check and clean the wheel speed sensors. 2. Replace the faulty wheel speed sensor. 3. Check and replace the traction control module if necessary. 4. Inspect and replace loose or damaged wheel bearings. 5. Check the ABS system and repair any issues.
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with C1244
C1242: Steering Column Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
C1243: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction
C1245: Wheel Speed Sensor Malfunction
C1246: ABS System Fault
💡 Why These Codes Are Related:
- • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
- • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
- • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
- • Same System: Components within the same automotive system