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Diagnostic reference · P279C

P279C

Transfer Case Gear Neutral Incorrect Ratio

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P279C means Transfer Case Gear Neutral Incorrect Ratio.

Check these first

  • A failed transfer case neutral position sensor
  • Worn transfer case gears letting the neutral ratio drift
  • A failed transfer case control module or solenoid
  • Low or contaminated transfer case fluid

What to do next

  1. Read the transfer case neutral ratio on a scan tool
  2. Check transfer case fluid level and condition
  3. Test the transfer case neutral position sensor
  4. Command the transfer case through neutral and watch the ratio
  5. Replace the transfer case position sensor if the reading stays wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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