OBD-II code · Chassis
C05DC 4WD/AWD Clutch A Temperature Too High
4WD/AWD Clutch A Temperature Too High: the component is overheating, typically from extended load or slip. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
Is it safe to drive with C05DC?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyThermal overload from slip
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Awd Clutch A
Related codes
- C05EB4WD/AWD Clutch B Temperature Too High
- C05D94WD/AWD Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C05DA4WD/AWD Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C05DB4WD/AWD Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit High
- C05DD4WD/AWD Clutch A Performance/Stuck Disengaged
- C05DE4WD/AWD Clutch A Stuck Engaged
- C05DF4WD/AWD Clutch A Engagement Fault
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.