OBD-II code · Chassis
C0624 Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit
Generic fault on VES feedback sensor.
Is it safe to drive with C0624?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor failed
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
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Ves Sensor
Related codes
- C0621Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C0622Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit High
- C0623Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C0625Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C0626Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Low
- C0627Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.