OBD-II code · Chassis
C0623 Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Performance
VES safety lock actuator does not respond as expected.
Is it safe to drive with C0623?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator stuck
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 Lock Actuator
Related codes
- C0620Park Assist Module Communication
- C0621Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C0622Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit High
- C0624Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit
- C0625Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C0626Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.