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Diagnostic reference · P0971

P0971

Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit High

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

What it means

P0971 means Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0971, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0971 reports a fault at the solenoid.

Check these first

  • A short to power in the solenoid C control circuit
  • An open in the solenoid C ground circuit
  • A pressure control solenoid C that is stuck closed
  • A TCM fault driving the circuit high
  • Corrosion at the solenoid C connector

What to do next

  1. Read solenoid C voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check the circuit for a short to power
  3. Test the ground circuit for an open
  4. Inspect the connector pins
  5. Replace solenoid C if it is stuck
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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