OBD Guide

C05DC

4WD/AWD Clutch A Temperature Too High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light comes on
  • Reduced all-wheel drive efficiency
  • Jerks are possible when switching drive modes

Causes

  • All-wheel drive system overload
  • Clutch temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the clutch cooling system
  • Four-wheel drive clutch wear

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the oil in the all-wheel drive clutch
  2. Diagnose the clutch temperature sensor
  3. Check the coupling cooling system
  4. If necessary, replace the all-wheel drive clutch

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