OBD Guide

P1874

Transfer Case Hall Effect Sensor Power Circuit Failure

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (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 transfer case
  • Errors in the operation of the all-wheel drive system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the Hall sensor of the transfer case
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor power supply circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Problems with the sensor circuit fuse
  • Transfer case control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check sensor circuit fuse
  2. Inspect the sensor wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the supply voltage at the sensor
  4. Test the Hall sensor with a multimeter
  5. If necessary, replace the Hall sensor

Related codes

Error P1874 by Vehicle Brand