DTC P0961: Pressure Control Solenoid "A" Control Circuit Range/Performance: Notes

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1. -

DTC detecting condition:

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom:

Acceleration is poor during standing start.
Shift control malfunction
Engine speed increases abruptly.

Wiring diagram:

CVT control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (IMPREZA MODEL)>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

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CAUTION:

Use CHECK BOARD when measuring the TCM terminal voltage and resistance.
After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform the last step of the basic diagnostic procedure. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

CHECK DTC .
Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

Besides DTC P0961, is DTC P0962 or P0963 displayed?

Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to DTCs other than P0961. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

No: Go to 2.
CHECK SECONDARY SOLENOID (ACTIVE TEST) .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform the active test for secondary solenoid. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>ACTIVE TEST .
Is 300 → 500 → 700 mA indicated at the active test, and does [Secondary Actual Current] follow [Secondary Set Current]?

Yes: Go to 3.

No: Go to 4.
CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT .
Check for poor contact of harness and connector between TCM and secondary solenoid.

Is there poor contact?

Yes: Repair the poor contact of harness and connector.

No: Recheck the poor contact of harness and connector. Replace the TCM if no fault is found. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .
CHECK SECONDARY SOLENOID .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the transmission connector.
3. Measure the resistance between transmission connector and transmission body.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (T10) No. 32 - Transmission body:
Is the resistance approximately 4.8 - 8.4 Ω? (When cold)

Yes: Replace the control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 IMPREZA)>CONTROL VALVE BODY .

No: Repair or replace the harness.