DTC P0970 (CVT (ECM/Pcm))

DTC P0970  : Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit Low

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.

DTC (CVT)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   -3. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.

   -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC	Freeze Frame
   P0970 Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit Low

   Is DTC P0970 indicated?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve and the PCM. 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. CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve check

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

   -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

   NOTE:  This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.

   -3. Disconnect the following connector.

   PCM connector C (51P)

   -4. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	PCM connector C (51P): disconnected
   Test point 1	PCM connector C (51P) No. 5
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there 4.7-5.9 Ω?

   YES 

   The CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or replace the original PCM .

   NO 

   Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (CPC LS line)

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Solenoid wire harness A 8P connector

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Solenoid wire harness A 8P connector: disconnected
   	PCM connector C (51P): disconnected
   Test point 1	PCM connector C (51P) No. 5
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to body ground in the CPC LS wire between the solenoid wire harness A 8P connector and the PCM.

   NO 

   Go to step 4.

4. CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve internal resistance check

   -1. Remove the valve body assembly .

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve 2P connector

   -3. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Lower valve body: removed
   	CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve 2P connector (male terminals) No. 1 :
   Test point 2	CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve 2P connector (male terminals) No. 2 :

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   Is there 4.7-5.9 Ω?

   YES 

   Go to step 5.

   NO 

   Faulty CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve. Replace the valve body assembly .

5. Determine shorted wire in either solenoid wire harness A or B (CPC+ line)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Valve body assembly: removed
   	Solenoid wire harness B 6P connector: disconnected
   	CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve 2P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	Solenoid wire harness B 6P connector (male terminals) No. 5 :
   Test point 2	Body ground (valve body assembly)

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Repair a short to body ground in the CPC+ wire between the CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve and the solenoid wire harness B 6P connector.

   NO 

   Repair a short to body ground in the CPC+ wire between the solenoid wire harness A 6P connector and the solenoid wire harness A 8P connector.