OBD Guide

P1859

Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate 'D' Open Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Problems with switching all-wheel drive modes
  • Unstable operation of the all-wheel drive system
  • The car can remain in one drive mode
  • Possible errors in ABS operation

Causes

  • Broken wires in the harness
  • Oxidation of plate contacts
  • Damage to the contact plate
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Clean plate contacts
  3. Check contact plate resistance
  4. Replace damaged components
  5. Check the operation of the control unit

Related codes

Error P1859 by Vehicle Brand