P1849

Transfer Case Contact Plate 'A' Short Circuit To Ground

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–78 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine Light Is On
Four-wheel drive malfunction
Problems with switching transfer case modes
Unstable operation of the vehicle on a slippery surface

Causes

Damage to the wiring to the contact plate
Short circuit to ground
Transfer case contact plate malfunction
Contact corrosion
Wiring Harness Problems

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the contact plate
Measure the resistance of the contact plate
Check for short circuit to ground
Replace contact plate if necessary
Clean contacts from corrosion

Related codes

Error P1849 by Vehicle Brand