OBD-II code · Chassis
C05E6 4WD/AWD Clutch A Position Control Error
4WD/AWD Clutch A Position Control Error: the actual position deviates from the commanded position. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
Is it safe to drive with C05E6?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator drift or mechanical bind
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 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
- C05EF4WD/AWD Clutch B Position Control Error
- C05E34WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit High
- C05E44WD/AWD Clutch A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C05E54WD/AWD Clutch A Position Not Learned
- C05E74WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C05E84WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C05E94WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.