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P1838
Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Open Circuit
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1838 mean?
P1838 is defined as “Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Open Circuit”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Transmission Transfer Case Shift Motor Circuit Failure
Related codes
- P1837Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Circuit Failure
- P1839Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Short Circuit To Battery
- P1836Transmission Transfer Case Counter Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Short Circuit To Ground
- P1840Transmission Transfer Case Differential Lock-Up Solenoid Short Circuit To Ground
- P1835Transmission Transfer Case Counter Clockwise Shift Relay Coil Short Circuit To Battery
- P1841Transmission Transfer Case Front Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
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