C0095
4WD/AWD Rear Differential Unit Actuator A
What it means
C0095 means 4WD/AWD Rear Differential Unit Actuator A.
Where it lives
For C0095, the description names the actuator as the part involved.
Check these first
- An open or short in the rear differential actuator A circuit
- A failed rear differential actuator A motor
- Corrosion in the actuator connector
- A fault in the 4WD control module output
What to do next
- Inspect the actuator A connector for corrosion and pushed pins
- Check the actuator circuit for an open or short to ground
- Measure the actuator motor resistance against a known-good value
- Command the rear differential actuator with a scan tool and listen for it to move
- Replace the actuator if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-09-25.