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Diagnostic reference · P0963

P0963

Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High

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

What it means

P0963 means Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0963, the circuit described runs through the solenoid. The description of P0963 reports a fault at the solenoid.

Check these first

  • An open in the pressure control solenoid A ground
  • A signal wire shorted to voltage
  • A failed pressure control solenoid A coil
  • A solenoid A connector with a spread pin

What to do next

  1. Read pressure control solenoid A voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the solenoid A ground for an open
  3. Test the signal wire for a short to voltage
  4. Measure solenoid A resistance
  5. Replace solenoid A if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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