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PowertrainP0961

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance

34 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 34

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0961Temperature Sensor Of The Exhaust Gases, After The Catalytic Converter. Value Too High BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0961SLC2 solenoid valve implausible BrandPowertrain
BYDP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP0961Pressure control solenoid valve A circuit range poor BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0961Pressure Control Solenoid 1 Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0961Radio operation failure 3 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0961Solenoid valve SLC2 fault BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0961Druckregelventil 'A' Steuerkreis Bereich/Leistung BrandPowertrain
FiatP0961Pressure control solenoid 1 control circuit performance BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0961Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0961Pressure control solenoid A - Circuit too high/low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0961pressure control solenoid 1 control circuit performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0961Line pressure SOL. feedback BrandPowertrain
NissanP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
OpelP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0961Line pressure SOL. feedback BrandPowertrain
SaabP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0961Pressure control solenoid 'A' control circuit range / performance BrandPowertrain
TataP0961Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0961Linear solenoid valve feedback current blocked (SLT) BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0961 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP096100Line Pressure (SLT) Solenoid Cannot Control Current BrandPowertrain

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