OBD-II code · Chassis
C0627 Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit High
VES sensor signal 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 C0627?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire 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
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Ves Sensor
Related codes
- C0624Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit
- C0625Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C0626Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Low
- C0628Variable Effort Steering Module Performance
- C0629Variable Effort Steering Control Module Incorrect Component Installed
- C062AVariable Effort Steering Module Temperature Too High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.