OBD-II DTC · SAE J2012

C004F

ABS Control Module Over Temperature

Cooling System → Depends on cause

What C004F means

C004F is a standard SAE J2012 powertrain diagnostic trouble code with the defined meaning: ABS Control Module Over Temperature. This is the OEM-agnostic definition; specific manufacturer interpretation may add detail (subsystem, bank, sensor location) but the core meaning is consistent across all OBD-II compliant vehicles since 1996.

Common symptoms when C004F is active

Coolant temp sensor MIL, fan stays on / off, thermostat performance DTC, heater core slow to warm.

Can this code be suppressed via ECU tuning?

Whether this code is safe to suppress depends on the underlying cause. Diagnose first, suppress only after confirming the mechanical issue is benign or rectified.

How to remove C004F with Softechpro V5

Recommended service: DTC OFF (cooling branch). Step-by-step workflow:

  1. Check the thermostat / sensor / fan circuit physically first.
  2. If the issue is a long-standing nuisance code on an old vehicle, Softechpro V5 DTC OFF can suppress it.
  3. Load .bin, select cooling DTC group, save, flash.

Softechpro V5 supports 1,400+ ECU firmwares across Bosch (EDC15, EDC16, EDC17, MD1, MG1, ME7, MED17), Siemens / Continental (SID, SIMOS, EMS), Delphi (DCM, DDC), and Magneti Marelli platforms.

Related codes in the C00xx family

C0001C0002C0003C0004C0010C0011C0012C0014C0015C0016C0018C0019