C0627

Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Increased steering effort
Steering fault light is on
Unstable operation of the power steering
The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

Variable steering force sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Poor contact in sensor connectors
Malfunction of the steering control unit (EPS)
Problems with power or grounding of the sensor

How to Fix

Check the condition of the sensor wiring harness and connectors
Measure resistance and voltage at the sensor
Check the sensor signal using an oscilloscope
Replace the variable steering force sensor if necessary
Check and, if necessary, replace the steering control unit (EPS)

Related codes

C0626 C0628 C1610