C061C

Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased steering effort
Uneven steering effort
Check Engine Light Is On
Loss of power steering function

Causes

Broken wires in the harness
Solenoid valve malfunction
Problems with the steering control unit
Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Test the solenoid valve
Check the steering control unit
Eliminate possible short circuits

Related codes

C1610 C1611 C1612