P1861

Transfer Case Contact Plate 'D' Short Circuit To Ground

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
The car may go into emergency mode
Unstable operation of the all-wheel drive system
Possible jerking when changing gears

Causes

Damage to the wiring to the contact plate
Short circuit in wiring harness
Transfer case contact plate malfunction
Transfer case problems
Contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the contact plate
Check contact plate resistance
Inspect connectors for corrosion
If necessary, replace the contact plate
Check the operation of the transfer case

Related codes

P1860 P1862 P1863

Error P1861 by Vehicle Brand