OBD-II code · Chassis
C061F Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Performance
VES actuator does not respond as expected.
Is it safe to drive with C061F?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator drift or mechanical bind
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Ves Actuator
Related codes
- C061CVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C061DVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C061EVariable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High
- C0620Park Assist Module Communication
- C0621Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C0622Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.