OBD Guide

P1707

Transfer Case Neutral Indicator Hard Fault Present

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Transfer case neutral indicator does not work
  • Problems with switching all-wheel drive modes
  • The vehicle may not shift to the neutral position of the transfer case.
  • Possible false readings of transfer case position

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the indicator circuit
  • Transfer case position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness to the transfer case
  • Malfunction of the indicator itself
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the position sensor
  2. Test the transfer case position sensor
  3. Check connections and connectors in the circuit
  4. Scan the transmission control module for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the position sensor or indicator

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