DTC P0966: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Control Circuit Low: Notes

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DTC detecting condition:

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom:

Excessive shift shock

Wiring diagram:

CVT control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Use CHECK BOARD when measuring the TCM terminal voltage and resistance.
- After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform the last step of the basic diagnostic procedure. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

CHECK F&R SOLENOID (WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD: ATF TEMPERATURE APPROX. 20°C).
1. Using Subaru Select Monitor, read the data of [Commanded Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Current] and [Actual Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Current]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the TCM connector.
4. Measure the resistance between TCM connector and transmission body.
Connector & terminal

(T10) No. 16 - transmission body:

Is the resistance approximately 3.5 - 7.1 Ω? (When cold)

Yes: Go to 2.

No: Go to 3.
CHECK F&R SOLENOID (WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMED-UP: ATF TEMPERATURE 80°C OR MORE).
1. Connect the TCM connector.
2. Using Subaru Select Monitor, read the data of [Commanded Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Current] and [Actual Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Current]. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR .
3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
4. Disconnect the TCM connector.
5. Measure the resistance between TCM connector and transmission body.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (T10) No. 16 - Transmission body:
  
  NOTE: The resistance value increases as the temperature increases.
  
  Is the resistance the same as the measured value in step 1 or less?
  
  Yes: Go to 3.
  
  No: Check for poor contact of connector, and if no fault is found, replace the TCM. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .
CHECK HARNESS INSIDE TRANSMISSION.
CAUTION: Start work after ATF cools down.
1. Remove the transmission valve cover.
2. Check for the harness pinch, damage.
  Is the check result OK?
  
  Yes: Go to 4.
  
  No: Repair or replace the harness.
CHECK TRANSMISSION HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND).
1. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
2. Measure the resistance between TCM connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal

(T10) No. 16 - Chassis ground:

Yes: Replace the control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CONTROL VALVE BODY .

No: Repair or replace the harness.