OBD-II code · Chassis
C05E8 4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Performance
4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Performance: the control circuit has an electrical fault. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
Is it safe to drive with C05E8?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator response drifted
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
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Awd Clutch B Actuator
Related codes
- C05D94WD/AWD Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C05E54WD/AWD Clutch A Position Not Learned
- C05E64WD/AWD Clutch A Position Control Error
- C05E74WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C05E94WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C05EA4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit High
- C05EB4WD/AWD Clutch B Temperature Too High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.