OBD-II code · Chassis
C05E3 4WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit High
4WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit High: the signal voltage is above the expected range. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
Is it safe to drive with C05E3?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to battery
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Awd Clutch A Pos Sensor
Related codes
- C05E04WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit
- C05E14WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C05E24WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit Low
- C05E44WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C05E54WD/AWD Clutch A Position Not Learned
- C05E64WD/AWD Clutch A Position Control Error
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.