C05E7
4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open
4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open: the control circuit is open. This affects engagement of the all-wheel-drive clutch.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
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.
- Wiring breakCommon
- Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
- Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensorLess likely
Parts involved
- Awd Clutch B Actuator
C05E7 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.