DTC P0962: Problem in A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Circuit

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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and 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.
If DTC P0962 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to 2nd or 5th gear because of the fail-safe function.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0962 indicated?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and the PCM.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C21 and body ground.

Fig 1: Checking For Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C21 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 10.
Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector.

Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
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Check for continuity between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C21 and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.

NO -Faulty A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. Replace the secondary valve body (A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A) (see SECONDARY VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector.
Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C21 and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 1.

Fig 3: Checking For Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C21 And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector Terminal No. 1
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 12.

NO -Repair an open in the wire between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 1 and PCM connector terminal C21.
Check for continuity between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

Fig 4: Checking For Continuity Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Repair an open in the wire between the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector and body ground (G101) (see CONNECTOR TO FUSE/RELAY BOX INDEX ), or repair poor body ground (G101).
Measure the resistance between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
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Is there 4.7-5.9 Ω?

YES -Replace the PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Faulty A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. Replace the secondary valve body (A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A) (see SECONDARY VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT ).