Chassis
generic / SAE
C061E
Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High
VES actuator control 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.
SystemChassis
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupC0
Range / number6 / 1E
Possible causes
- Wiring shorted to battery high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Supply wire pinched against B+ source low
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 100–800 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: ves actuator
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012