P0963

Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Hard or abrupt gear shifts
Slipping when shifting gears
Automatic transmission goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Decreased fuel efficiency

Causes

Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
Pressure control solenoid malfunction
Poor contact at solenoid or TCM connector
Wiring harness damage
Internal malfunction of the automatic transmission valve body

How to Fix

Check the solenoid resistance (compare with the norm)
Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
Check voltage and continuity of control circuit
If necessary, replace the solenoid or repair the wiring.
Reset errors and adapt the automatic transmission

Related codes

P0961 P0962 P0964