C061E

Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Rough or choppy steering
EPS malfunction indicator comes on
Incorrect steering force at different speeds

Causes

Open or short circuit in drive harness
Drive solenoid valve malfunction
Problems with power or grounding of the circuit
EPS module failure

How to Fix

Check the condition of the wiring harness for damage
Measure resistance and voltage in the drive circuit
Check the operation of the drive solenoid valve
Scan the EPS module for additional errors

Related codes

C0610 C061D C1610