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DTC P0961, P0962, P0963 (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)

DTC P0961  : A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Performance DTC P0962  : A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Low Input DTC P0963  : A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A High Input

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information .
  • This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
  • The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0961 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Performance      
P0962 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Low Input      
P0963 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A High Input      

DTC (A/T)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait for several seconds.

    - 5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0961 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Performance      
    P0962 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Low Input      
    P0963 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A High Input      

    Is DTC P0961, P0962, or P0963 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between the sensor unit and the TCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Open wire check (LSA, VBSOL2 lines)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    TCM subharness 26P connector
    TCM 58P connector

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      TCM subharness 26P connector: disconnected
      TCM 58P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 TCM subharness 26P connector No. 3
    Test point 2 TCM 58P connector No. 54
    Test point 1 TCM subharness 26P connector No. 4
    Test point 2 TCM 58P connector No. 6
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The LSA and VBSOL2 wires are not open. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the LSA and/or VBSOL2 wire between the sensor unit and the TCM.

  3. Shorted wire check (LSA, VBSOL2 lines)

    -1. Check for continuity between the following test points and body ground individually.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      TCM subharness 26P connector: disconnected
      TCM 58P connector: disconnected
    Connector Terminal
    TCM 58P connector No. 6
    No. 54

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the LSA and/or VBSOL2 wire between the sensor unit and the TCM.

    NO 

    The LSA and VBSOL2 wires are OK. Replace the sensor unit (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) or substitute a known-good TCM , then recheck. If this DTC goes away and the TCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If this DTC goes away and the TCM was substituted, replace the original TCM .