OBD-II code · Chassis
C062A Variable Effort Steering Module Temperature Too High
VES module exceeded its safe operating temperature.
Is it safe to drive with C062A?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyThermal overload from extended high-effort steering
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
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Ves Module
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.