C05E9

4WD/AWD Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Four-wheel drive indicator flashes
The car goes into 2WD mode
Reduced off-road performance

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Clutch solenoid malfunction
Problems with the four-wheel drive control unit
Contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the coupling
Check clutch solenoid resistance
Check voltage at clutch connector
Replacing faulty components

Related codes

C05E8 C05EA C05EB