garajizOBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1870
Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1870 mean?
P1870 is defined as “Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Ground”.
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.
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: Transmission Component Slipping
- Citroen, Diğer, Peugeot: Transmission Component Slipping/ Transmission Mechanical Transfer Case 4x4 Switch Circuit Failure
Related codes
- P1869Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short To Battery
- P1871Transmission Transfer Case System Concern - Servicing Required
- P1868Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Open Circuit
- P1872Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate General Circuit Failure
- P1867Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Circuit Failure
- P1873Transmission Automatic 4-Wheel Drive Indicator (Lamp) Circuit Failure
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