C0079: The variable effort steering is not working properly
The variable effort steering is not working properly. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
| Code | C0079 |
|---|---|
| System | Chassis |
| Group | C00xx, Chassis |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear C0079 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see C0079 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- C0075 The extended brake pedal travel signal sent to the engine control unit has a
- C0076 There is a fault in the traction control PWM signal
- C0077 A tyre has low pressure
- C0078 The tyre diameter is not working properly
- C0081 The ABS warning light is not working properly
- C0082 The brake system fault warning light is not working properly
- C0083 The tyre pressure monitoring warning light is not working properly
- C0084 The traction control warning light is not working properly
What does code C0079 mean?
The variable effort steering is not working properly. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
How do you clear C0079?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, C0079 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
