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Diagnostic reference · C1500

C1500

Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Encoder Circuit Failure

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
Chassis Warning Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C1500 means Transfer Case Contact Plate "B" Encoder Circuit Failure.

Check these first

  • A fault in the transfer case contact plate B encoder
  • An open or short in the encoder circuit wiring
  • A poor electrical connection at the transfer case connector
  • A faulty transfer case assembly

What to do next

  1. Read the transfer case encoder position on a scan tool
  2. Check the encoder B signal circuit
  3. Inspect the transfer case connector and wiring
  4. Test the encoder circuit for open and short faults
  5. Replace the transfer case assembly if the encoder signal stays wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.