OBD-II code · Chassis
C05F5 4WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit/Open
Open circuit on 4WD/AWD range actuator control. The range actuator switches between high/low range on transfer cases with reduction.
Is it safe to drive with C05F5?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring break
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
- Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor
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
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Range Actuator
Related codes
- C05F2Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C05F3Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit
- C05F4Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- C05F64WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit Performance
- C05F74WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit Low
- C05F84WD/AWD Range Actuator Control Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.