P279E OBD-II: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit Range/Performance
P279E Severity
Will P279E go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P279E?
The Four Wheel Drive Switch allows the driver to shift from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel Low or 4-wheel high, depending on driving conditions. If the 4-Wheel Drive Switch sends back in implausible signal, code P279E will be set.
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OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P279E
OBD-II Code 4-wheel drive system is disabled is defined as a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit Range/Performance
The Four Wheel Drive Switch allows the driver to shift from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel Low or 4-wheel high, depending on driving conditions. If the 4-Wheel Drive Switch sends back in implausible signal, code P279E will be set.
4-wheel drive system is disabled Symptoms
- 4-wheel drive system is disabled
Common Problems That Trigger the P279E Code
- 4-wheel drive switch failure
- Transfer case internal failure
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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