C0625
Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
C0625 means Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For C0625, start at the sensor the description names.
Check these first
- A variable effort steering sensor that reads out of range
- A failed variable effort steering sensor
- An open or short in the variable effort steering sensor circuit
- A poor electrical connection at the sensor connector
What to do next
- Read the variable effort steering sensor on a scan tool
- Inspect the sensor connector and wiring
- Test the sensor circuit for open and short faults
- Compare the sensor reading against a known value
- Replace the variable effort steering sensor if it stays out of range
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.