OBD-II code · Chassis
C061C Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit/Open
Open circuit on variable effort steering (VES) actuator. VES varies steering assist with vehicle speed.
Is it safe to drive with C061C?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring break
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
- Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Ves Actuator
Related codes
- C0619Brake Pedal Position Sensor A Offset Exceeded Learning Limit
- C061ABrake Pedal Position Sensor B Offset Exceeded Learning Limit
- C061BECM Request - Forced Traction Control Disable
- C061DVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C061EVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High
- C061FVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.