What are the common causes of P0968?

An open in the pressure control solenoid C circuit. A short in the solenoid C circuit. Corrosion in the solenoid C connector. A failed pressure control solenoid C. Low or dirty transmission fluid.

Check transmission fluid level and condition. Inspect the solenoid C connector and harness. Test pressure control solenoid C resistance. Command solenoid C with a scan tool. Replace pressure control solenoid C if the circuit stays open. Clear the code and retest.

P0968

Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit/Open

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

What it means

P0968 means Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P0968, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0968 reports the solenoid as open.

Check these first

An open in the pressure control solenoid C circuit
A short in the solenoid C circuit
Corrosion in the solenoid C connector
A failed pressure control solenoid C
Low or dirty transmission fluid

What to do next

Check transmission fluid level and condition
Inspect the solenoid C connector and harness
Test pressure control solenoid C resistance
Command solenoid C with a scan tool
Replace pressure control solenoid C if the circuit stays open
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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