C0628
Variable Effort Steering Module Performance
VES control module reports an internal performance fault.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Module internal faultCommon
- Module software outdated, reflash may resolveLess likely
- Supply voltage outside specificationLess likely
Parts involved
- Ves Module
C0628 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.