If you are getting code 68 error in your Opel Corsa, this error means “Power steering system requires service”. While the code 68 text is displayed on the information display, the power steering warning lamp also lights up on the instrument panel.
When you get the Code 68 error, it will be difficult to drive the vehicle as your steering wheel will become stiff. In addition, depending on the code 68 error, some systems in your vehicle will be disabled and the warning lamps related to them will come on, as you will experience steering stiffness. In such a case, inexperienced drivers may panic, but there is no need to panic, the code 68 error caused the other lamps to light up, and when you correct code 68, the other warning lamps will also turn off.
Why am I getting the Opel Corsa code 68 error?
I stated that this error means “Power steering system requires service”. So if you are getting the code 68 error, it is likely that there is a problem with the power steering system. However, it is necessary to check the battery connections first.
Because the power steering system is a system that works with electricity, reasons such as weak electricity from the battery or intermittent power can cause the power steering system to malfunction.
Maybe the cables of the battery are loose, maybe the battery is weak, or there is a problem in the charging system (for example, the alternator) and it cannot charge well.
In such cases, sometimes you get a code 68 error, you take the car to the service, they look at the power steering system, they may not find anything. However, since the problem is caused by the battery, the system sometimes gives an error, sometimes it does not.
If it is confirmed that code 68 is not caused by the battery, there may be a malfunction in the power steering system itself.
Opel Corsa code 68 error solution
Code 68 error has the same meaning not only in Corsa model but also in many models of Opel such as Astra, Meriva and Mokka. There is a situation in the vehicle that prevents the power steering system from working. Usually either the power steering system itself is faulty or the power to this system is weak or intermittent.
When you get Code 68 error, since the steering wheel will be hard, it is not possible to use the vehicle properly in this case. The steering wheel can be turned, but it is very difficult to turn. You should reduce your speed and take the vehicle directly to the sex drive.
The battery connections and charging system will be checked first at the service. If there is no problem with these, the power steering system will be checked.
However, before processing, it is necessary to scan the on-board computer with the diagnostic device and read the fault codes. These fault codes are different from code 68 and they give brief information about what kind of problem is in the vehicle.
The operation of the power steering system may also be caused by a malfunction of another system in the vehicle. When you see the code 68 error on the screen, you will see many malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
The service will take action according to the detected fault codes.