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P0936

Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0936 means Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0936, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0936 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A hydraulic pressure sensor connector losing contact
  • Chafed pressure sensor wiring near the transmission
  • A pressure sensor element failing when hot
  • A loose pressure sensor mounting

What to do next

  1. Road test and watch hydraulic pressure sensor data
  2. Wiggle test the pressure sensor connector and harness
  3. Watch the reading as the fluid warms
  4. Check the pressure sensor mounting and hardware
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal drops
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.