OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P093C Hydraulic Accumulator Solenoid Circuit High
The hydraulic accumulator solenoid reports a circuit high condition. Pressure storage charging cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P093C?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen coil
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Hydraulic Accumulator Solenoid, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.