OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0960 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit/Open
Open circuit detected on the pressure control solenoid A driver output.
Is it safe to drive with P0960?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySolenoid coil open
- PossibleWiring break
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pressure Control Solenoid A, Wiring Harness, Tcm
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.