Check engine light turned on, codes C1611 and C1612?

Tiny
KMD6424
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  • 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
My car has been running fine. It is not driven often. I had a full brake repair in 2022. I’ve had a slow leak in my front right tire and I’ve been waiting to take it to my mechanic (unfortunately they had a fire at their shop and timing hasn’t worked out to go to their temporary location). On Friday I gassed up my car, noticed the gas cap wouldn’t click when closing. Then the gas cap flap wouldn’t fully close. I finally got it to close.
The next day, my low tire pressure light was on. I filled my tire and drove about 10 miles. I went to put the car in park and noticed the check engine light was on. Car was inspected and a full oil change was done less than a month ago. Took my car over to advanced auto and the error codes they gave were C1611 and C1612. Hoping you could shed some light on what these codes mean. Thank you!
Monday, September 25th, 2023 AT 3:59 PM

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Tiny
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Hello, did you have the auto parts store clear the codes out? There are a few different code definitions depending on the module that actually set the code. So Advanced auto and AutoZone scan tools are usually only the type that will read codes from the engine computer (ECM). And these codes can also be stored in the Electronic Stability Control module, which works with the ABS system for traction control and braking control. It can be stored in the Tire Pressure monitoring module as C1611 Vehicle signal (VSS) time out, this has to do with modules sending an incoming message to another module in a certain amount of time.
These codes can also set in the Power Steering control module, it really has to do with a data message not being received by a certain module in the allotted time. It can be an issue with a certain connector, but for now I would have them clear the codes and see if they come back right away.
If they do, then have a full system scan of the entire vehicle for any codes stored in any module would be the next step. Hyundai service info is not that great when it comes to aftermarket information which is what we have access to.
This is an example of the code setting criteria(below). For other modules in the vehicle, it still has the same description just listing it under a different module. Here it is a signal from the ECM (engine computer) to the EPS which is the power steering module. The CAN listed above is the network the data is sent on. It's a CAN bus network. So, if they set again, it would be better to take it somewhere that has a capable scan tool and not just a basic OBD2 code reader. I know this isn't much help, but modern vehicles are full of electronic control modules now for every little thing and they all communicate on different networks throughout the vehicle.
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Monday, September 25th, 2023 AT 7:15 PM

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