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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0965: Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 System Performance

DTC P0966: Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0967: Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid 2 Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Clutch PC Solenoid 2 Control

P0966

P0977

P0977

P0965

Typical Scan Tool Data

Clutch PC Solenoid 2

Circuit

Normal Range

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Key ON, engine OFF or engine running, normal operating temperature

PC 2 Sol. CKT Status

OK

Short to GND

Open/Short to Volts

Open/Short to Volts

Circuit/System Description

The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 2 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The transmission control module (TCM) supplies 12 volts to the clutch PC solenoid 2 on the high side driver 2 circuit. The TCM controls the PC solenoid 2 through the clutch PC solenoid 2 control circuit. The normally high clutch PC solenoid 2 flows fluid to the hybrid direct, 2-3-4 clutch and drive motor 2 when commanded ON.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds.
    • The vehicle speed is less than 200 km/h (124 mph) for 5 seconds.
    • The system voltage is 11-18 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0965

The TCM detects an internal electrical performance malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit when the actual hybrid direct, 2-3-4 clutch pressure does not equal the commanded hybrid direct, 2-3-4 clutch pressure for 5 seconds.

P0966

The TCM detects an internal low voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit for 500 milliseconds.

P0967

The TCM detects an internal high voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit for 500 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC P0965 is a Type B DTC.
    • DTCs P0966 and P0967 are Type A DTCs.
    • The TCM defaults the transmission to a limited shift pattern utilizing 2 forward gears and reverse based on the fault detected.
    • The TCM commands maximum line pressure.
    • The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • DTC P0965 is a Type B DTC.
    • DTCs P0966 and P0967 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When attempting to set solenoid electrical DTCs, ensure the TCM is warmed up and the transmission is operated long enough to ensure a 3°C (5°F) increase in TCM temperature. This will place the TCM under the optimal conditions to test solenoid electrical DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

Perform the following procedure to place the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly under the optimal conditions to test solenoid electrical DTCs.

  1. Ensure the transmission fluid temperature is between 50-80°C (122-176°F).
  2. Operate the vehicle in 2nd gear long enough to ensure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM temperature, then operate the vehicle in 3rd gear for 5 seconds.
  3. If the DTC resets, go to Circuit/System Testing.

Circuit/System Testing

The scan tool data parameter PC 2 Sol. CKT Status normally displays OK.

If the PC 2 Sol. CKT Status parameter displays Open/Short to Volts, Short to GND, or if the DTC resets, perform the Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection and if no concerns are found, replace the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly replacement, setup, and programming.