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

1. -

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 the Subaru Select Monitor, check that [ATF Temp.] is 20°C.
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?

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 the Subaru Select Monitor, warm up the engine until [ATF Temp.] reaches 80°C or more.
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:

Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

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

No : Repair or replace the harness.