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P1855 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)

3 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:FordMitsubishiVAG

Ford

1 interpretation
P1855
Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate 'C' Open Circuit Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate 'C' circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1855
Shift Fork 3 Or 4 Opposite Direction Movement Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Shift Fork 3 Or 4 Opposite Direction Movement circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1855
CAN Bus Software Version Control VAG · network Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the CAN Bus Software Version Control circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1855

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

855

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1855

What does P1855 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Transmission Transfer Case Contact Plate 'C' circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1855 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1855 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Mitsubishi, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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