P1848

Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate 'A' Short Circuit To Battery

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine Light Is On
Problems with switching all-wheel drive modes
Transfer case is not working correctly
The car may go into emergency mode
Possible jerking when changing gears

Causes

Damage to the wiring in the contact plate circuit
Short circuit in contact plate
Transfer case problems
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
Contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the contact plate
Inspect the contact plate for damage
Check contact plate resistance
Scan the transmission control module for other errors
If necessary, replace the contact plate or wiring harness

Related codes

P1849 P1850 P1847

Error P1848 by Vehicle Brand