ChassisC0606

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering wheel angle sensor circuit low

6 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: ABS: anti-lock braking, which stops the wheels locking · Stability control: helps stop the car skidding · Wheel speed sensor: measures how fast each wheel turns

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

1What it means in plain English

A chassis system has a fault, usually ABS, traction control or stability control, but some makes use this range for airbags, electric power steering or park brakes.

2Common causes

Faulty wheel speed sensor
Damaged sensor ring or wiring
Faulty ABS module
Low brake fluid
Wheel bearing damage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 6

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	C0606	No description available	Chassis
Mercedes-Benz	C0606	No description available	Chassis
EOBD	C0606	Rattvinkelsensor krets lav Brand	Chassis
Land Rover	C0606	No description available	Chassis
MG (SAIC)	C0606	Front pretensioner Right or rear middle pretensioner (R75) Leakage to GND on squib Brand	Chassis
Toyota	C0606	Steering wheel angle sensor circuit low Brand	Chassis

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of C0606 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	C060684	The steering angle sensor has a short circuit to ground. There is a signal below the permissible limit value. Brand	Chassis

6Related codes

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