C05DC
4WD/AWD Clutch A Temperature Too High
4WD/AWD Clutch A Temperature Too High: the component is overheating, typically from extended load or slip. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Thermal overload from slipCommon
Parts involved
- Awd Clutch A
C05DC is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.