Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

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

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

DTC P0967:  Clutch 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
Clutch PC Solenoid 2 High Side Driver 2	P1833	P1833	P1834	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
Clutch PC 2 Sol. CKT Status	OK	Short to GND	Open/Short to Volts	Open/Short to Volts
High Side Driver 2 CKT Status	OK	Open/Short to GND	Open/Short to GND	Short to Volts

Circuit/System Description

The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 2 is integral to the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and has no serviceable parts. The PC solenoid 2 is a normally high-pressure control solenoid which provides fluid pressure to the 3-5-R clutch regulator valve. The TCM controls the solenoid pressure by regulating the exhaust fluid. When the TCM commands the solenoid off, the exhausting fluid is stopped and the 3-5-R pressure is high. When commanded on, the clutch PC solenoid 2 regulates the amount of exhausting transmission fluid. Solenoid power is supplied by the TCM through a high side driver (HSD). The HSD protects the circuits and components that the TCM powers. Should the circuit overload the driver will shutdown. After the overload is removed the HSD reset.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0965

The TCM detects an internal electrical performance malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit and the actual 3-5-R clutch pressure does not equal the commanded 3-5-R clutch pressure for 300 milliseconds.

P0966

The TCM detects an internal low voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit for 300 milliseconds.

P0967

The TCM detects an internal high voltage electrical malfunction of the clutch PC solenoid control circuit for 300 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0965, P0966, and P0967 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

When attempting to set solenoid electrical DTCs, it may be helpful to ensure the TCM is warmed up and the transmission is operated in second gear 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

Description and Operation

Electronic Component Description

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 second gear long enough to ensure at least a 3°C (5°F) rise in TCM substrate temperature and then operate the vehicle in third gear for 5 seconds.

Component Testing

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

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.