AutoCodes – Generic – P1827

P1827 Code - Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Circuit To Ground

Quick Answer

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay. Common causes include Faulty Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay, Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay harness is open or shorted, Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1827 indicates Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Circuit To Ground.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay, Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay harness is open or shorted, Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

Save to My Repairs My Repairs

AI answers can be wrong. Verify repairs with testing. Open full chat

Code Popularity 31,885

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

What is this?

Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Jan 30, 2020

Description
Possible Causes
How To Fix
Cost to Diagnose
Comments
Add Comment

💬 Need more help? Ask Coddy for instant answers — it's free!

Code P1827 Description

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay. The TCM sets the OBDII code when the Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay is not to factory specifications.

OBDII Code P1827 - Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Circuit To Ground - AutoCodes.com — P1827 Code - Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Circuit To Ground

What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1827?

Faulty Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay
Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay harness is open or shorted
Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1827?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1827 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

Need more information about the P1827 code?

Need more information on how to fix the P1827 code? Get Access to Factory Service Manuals

Need Help with the Code?

Get the P1827 code diagnosed by a professional: Find a repair shop in your area

Information for Specific Makes

P1827 Ford — Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Clutch Relay Circuit To Ground
P1827 Mitsubishi — Shift Fork Position Sensor 2 System Output Range Out

About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.