OBD-II code · Chassis
C061E Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High
VES actuator control voltage above 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 C061E?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to battery
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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
- C061BECM Request - Forced Traction Control Disable
- C061CVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C061DVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C061FVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C0620Park Assist Module Communication
- C0621Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.