OBD Guide

P1867

Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Problems with switching transfer case modes
  • All-wheel drive system does not work
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics
  • Possible jerking when moving

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the contact plate circuit
  • Oxidation or corrosion of contacts
  • Mechanical damage to the contact plate
  • Problems with the transfer case wiring harness
  • Transfer case control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the contact plate circuit
  2. Clean contacts from oxidation and corrosion
  3. Check the condition of the transfer case wiring harness
  4. If necessary, replace the contact plate
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the transfer case control unit

Related codes

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