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C1259

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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21-01-026H ↗

HYUNDAI

This bulletin describes the procedure to update the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) ECU for loss of steering assist when the engine is started. DTCs C125901, “Steering Angle Sensor Fail” and C111201, “Sensor Supply Voltage Error” are set when this occurs.

21-01-005H ↗

HYUNDAI

This bulletin describes the procedure to update the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) ECU for loss of steering assist when the engine is started. DTCs C125901, “Steering Angle Sensor Fail” and C111201, “Sensor Supply Voltage Error” are set when this occurs.

TSB_CHA109 ↗

KIA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MDPS LOGIC UPDATE FOR DTC C125901 & C111201 (SA456) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) software on some 2020MY Rio vehicles produced September 28, 2020 through November 21, 2020, which may exhibit reduced steering assist a…

HYUNDAI

HYUNDAI: EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) SOFTWARE UPDATE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. VEHICLES ILLUMINATE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS RESULTING FROM DTC RELATED TO EPS SYSTEM C1259 AND FROM DTC RELATED TO ESC SYSTEM C1260. *PE

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MakeModelModel year
HyundaiACCENT ↗2021
HyundaiELANTRA ↗2009
HyundaiELANTRA ↗Year unknown
HyundaiVENUE ↗2021
KiaRIO ↗2020

Code meaning and manufacturer information

Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.

Speed Wheel RF Comparison Failure

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.