OBD-II code · Chassis
C061D Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Low
VES actuator control voltage below expected range. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with C061D?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
- C061ABrake Pedal Position Sensor B Offset Exceeded Learning Limit
- C061BECM Request - Forced Traction Control Disable
- C061CVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C061EVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High
- C061FVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C0620Park Assist Module Communication
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.