P1880

Transmission Transfer Case Disengaged Solenoid Short to Battery

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 transmission operation
Reduced dynamic characteristics of the vehicle

Causes

Short circuit in solenoid circuit
Transfer case cut-off solenoid malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Relay problems
Corrosion of electrical contacts

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the solenoid
Measure the solenoid resistance
Check relay operation
Replace solenoid if necessary
Clean and check electrical contacts

Related codes

P1881 P1882 P1883