Variable Effort Steering Sensor Circuit Low

Where it lives

For C0626, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of C0626 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

• A short to ground in the variable effort steering sensor circuit
• A failed variable effort steering sensor
• A poor electrical connection at the sensor connector
• A failed electronic brake control module

What to do next

1. Read the variable effort steering sensor on a scan tool
2. Inspect the sensor connector and wiring
3. Test the sensor circuit for a short to ground
4. Compare the sensor reading against a known value
5. Replace the variable effort steering sensor if the circuit tests good
6. Clear the code and retest

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