C05FB

4WD/AWD Range Actuator Position Sensor Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Switching all-wheel drive modes does not work
Check engine light is on
The car goes into emergency four-wheel drive mode

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Actuator position sensor malfunction
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Mechanical fault of the actuator

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
Check connections and contacts in the sensor connector
Test the actuator position sensor
If necessary, replace the sensor or actuator

Related codes

C05FA C05FC C05FD