OBD Guide

P1862

Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Circuit Failure

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

Symptoms

  • Four-wheel drive does not work
  • Check engine light is on
  • Difficulty switching transfer case modes
  • Loss of power on one of the axes
  • Clicking or other unusual sounds from the transfer case

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the power supply
  • Oxidation of contact plate contacts
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Transfer case control unit malfunction
  • Chain ground problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the contact plate power circuit
  2. Clean and check connector contacts
  3. Check the condition of the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the operation of the control unit
  5. If necessary, replace the contact plate

Related codes

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