Code result
C061F
Variable Effort Steering Actuator Control Circuit Performance
High severity
What it means
VES actuator does not respond as expected.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Actuator drift or mechanical bind
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
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