C006C: Can-Am Ryker yaw rate or steering angle sensor fault
Can-Am Ryker VSS limp mode code C006C
Severity: Inspect soon
Ryker owners report the stability system cutting power, going into limp mode and braking a front wheel in a turn, so handling can change suddenly.
It gets more serious if:
- Stop: Stop riding and have it checked if the vehicle goes into limp mode, a wheel brakes by itself in a turn, or it wobbles or shakes.
C006C in short
C006C is one of the Can-Am Ryker yaw rate and steering angle sensor faults, listed by Can-Am with C0063 and C0051. They can set when the front suspension has too much play or the front alignment is out of specification. Owners report limp mode in turns, so have it inspected soon.
Can-Am bulletin TST 137209 lists C0063, C0051 and C006C together as Ryker yaw rate and steering angle sensor (SAS) faults, which can be triggered by excessive front suspension play or a front alignment out of specification.
Owners with C006C and C0063 report the vehicle going into limp mode and a VSS fault, a front wheel braking during left turns and reduced power. One owner calls the codes a yaw sensor and a steering sensor.
Only the bulletin summary was read, so the repair is not stated.
Most likely causes
Cause 1: Front suspension or steering play, or alignment out of specification
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- Can-Am bulletin TST 137209 names this as a trigger for the three faults. Summary only.
- What would change this
- Rises if the front end has play or alignment is off. Falls if both check out.
Cause 2: Yaw rate or steering angle sensor itself
Possible — needs testing- Why it ranks here
- The code names the sensors, but the bulletin points to the front end first.
- What would change this
- Rises if the front end and alignment are good and the code returns. Falls if fixing the front end clears it.
What to test first
Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.
Step 1: Have a dealer check front suspension play and wheel alignment against specification before replacing sensors.
Warning:Steering and suspension affect control of the vehicle. Leave inspection and repair to a qualified shop.
IfPlay or misalignment is found
It meansCorrect it and retest.
Points to: Front suspension or steering play, or alignment out of specification
IfThe front end is within specification and the code returns
It meansTest the sensors.
Symptoms
- VSS fault message and limp mode
- Reduced power when turning
- A front wheel brakes by itself in a turn Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
How to fix
This is a safety-critical system, so we explain the code but don't give repair steps. Have it inspected by a qualified technician.
On your vehicle
Can-AmYour car
2019–2022 · Ryker
Supported by vehicle dataRyker owners report C006C with C0063, limp mode and front wheel braking in left turns. Can-Am bulletin TST 137209 covers the faults; summary only.
TST 137209Status unverified
Ryker yaw rate and SAS sensor faults
2019–2021ryker · NHTSA 11003267
Says C0063, C0051 and C006C can be triggered by excessive front suspension play or alignment out of specification. Summary only.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Related codes
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Sources and review
- Can-Am TST 137209: Ryker yaw rate and SAS sensor faults C0063, C0051, C006C (2019-2021 Ryker)
- NHTSA complaint ODI 11467514: 2021 Can-Am Ryker C006C and C0063
- NHTSA complaint ODI 11433278: 2019 Can-Am Ryker yaw/SAS faults
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