C062B

Variable Effort Steering Module Temperature Too Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–333 (est.)

Symptoms

Hard steering on cold starts
Steering system fault indication
Floating steering force
Reduced effectiveness of the parking assistance system

Causes

Low ambient temperature
Module temperature sensor malfunction
Poor contact in module connectors
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Steering module malfunction

How to Fix

Diagnose current temperature sensor readings through a scanner
Check the integrity of the wiring harness and module connectors
Measure the resistance of the temperature sensor at different temperatures
If necessary, replace the temperature sensor
If the problem is in the module, replace or reflash it

Related codes

C062A C062C U0128