OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0962 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low
Voltage at pressure control solenoid A driver below threshold, suggesting short to ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P0962?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
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- P2729Pressure Control Solenoid E Control Circuit Low
- P2738Pressure Control Solenoid F Control Circuit Low
- P27BFPressure Control Solenoid N Control Circuit Low
- P27C7Pressure Control Solenoid P Control Circuit Low
- P27CFPressure Control Solenoid R Control Circuit Low
- P27D7Pressure Control Solenoid S Control Circuit Low
- P27DFPressure Control Solenoid T Control Circuit Low
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- P0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.