OBD-II code · Chassis
C0625 Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
VES sensor reading implausible. 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 C0625?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor reading drifted
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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
- C0622Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit High
- C0623Variable Effort Steering Lock/Safety Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C0624Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit
- C0626Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Low
- C0627Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit High
- C0628Variable Effort Steering Module Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.