Some symptoms of a faulty transfer case shift motor include:

• Difficulty shifting gears
• Odd noises
• Difficulty staying in 4WD
• 4WD warning light illuminates
• 4WD won't engage or disengage
• Fluid leaks under transfer case

The transfer case shift motor is a small electric motor that moves parts within the transfer case to activate the various modes of the 4WD system.

The average cost for a transfer case shift motor replacement is between $636 and $704.