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PowertrainP0963

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Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High

37 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 37

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0963EDS1 (primary pulley) SCB BrandPowertrain
BMWP0963Short circuit to positive BrandPowertrain
BYDP0963EDS1 (primary pulley) SCB BrandPowertrain
CheryP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0963pressure control solenoid 1 control circuit high BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0963Pressure Control Solenoid Circuit High Input BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0963DS1 solenoid failed BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0963Internal hard disk failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0963Druckregelventil 'A' Steuerkreis hoch BrandPowertrain
FiatP0963Pressure control solenoid 'A' Control circuit high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0963Solenoid S9 Low Current BrandPowertrain
GMP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0963Line Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0963Pressure control solenoid A - Short circuit to supply BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0963pressure control solenoid A control circuit high BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0963Line pressure SOL. circuit high BrandPowertrain
NissanP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
OpelP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0963DS1 solenoid failed BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0963Line pressure SOL. circuit high BrandPowertrain
SaabP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0963SLT B+ Short BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0963Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0963Pressure control solenoid 'A' control circuit high BrandPowertrain
TataP0963Pressure Control Solenoid 'A' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0963Linear solenoid valve (SLT) circuit short to battery (+) 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0963 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP096300Actuation of system pressure valve has a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP096300Line pressure control VFS circuit short to battery BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP096312No description available Powertrain

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