C0607 code meaning
Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit High
What C0607 means
C0607 is the mirror image of C0606: the steering angle signal sits above its allowed ceiling. Usual reasons are a signal wire shorted to the sensor supply or to battery voltage, an open ground at the sensor, after which the line drifts up, or an internal fault driving the output to its top end. In the Kelsey-Hayes quadrature sensor a valid high state is near 4.4 V and readings beyond the upper limit are faults; in the Bosch PWM concept a line stuck at battery level yields no valid duty cycle, and the patent names a short to battery as detectable. HELLA points out that a redundant double angle sensor lets such single-channel failures be caught. No maker publishes C0607. The ESC lamp lights and stability control stays off until the fault is gone.
C0607 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of C0607
- ESC and traction control warning lamps on
- Steering angle shown at an implausible maximum value
- Lane keeping or park assist switched off
Common causes of C0607
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to the sensor supply or battery voltage
- PossibleOpen sensor ground, signal floats high
- PossibleSensor output stage failed high
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Steering angle sensorABS control module
What each part of C0607 means
| C | Chassis system: brakes, ABS, steering and suspension. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 07 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note C0607 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about C0607
What does C0607 mean?
C0607 means "Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Circuit High". C0607 is the mirror image of C0606: the steering angle signal sits above its allowed ceiling. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with C0607?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With C0607 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will C0607 fail an emissions test?
C0607 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is C0607 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will C0607 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.