P1867
Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan 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
- Check the continuity of the contact plate circuit
- Clean contacts from oxidation and corrosion
- Check the condition of the transfer case wiring harness
- If necessary, replace the contact plate
- Check and, if necessary, replace the transfer case control unit