OBD-II code · Chassis
C05E9 4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Low
4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Low: the control-circuit voltage is below the expected range. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
Is it safe to drive with C05E9?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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 B Actuator
Related codes
- C05DA4WD/AWD Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C05E64WD/AWD Clutch A Position Control Error
- C05E74WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open
- C05E84WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C05EA4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit High
- C05EB4WD/AWD Clutch B Temperature Too High
- C05EC4WD/AWD Clutch B Performance/Stuck Disengaged
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.