OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0963 Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit High
Voltage at pressure control solenoid A driver above threshold, suggesting short to battery or open winding.
Is it safe to drive with P0963?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to battery
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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
Related codes
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- P08CBPressure Control Solenoid M Control Circuit High
- P0967Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit High
- P0971Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit High
- P2721Pressure Control Solenoid D Control Circuit High
- P2730Pressure Control Solenoid E Control Circuit High
- P2739Pressure Control Solenoid F Control Circuit High
- P27C0Pressure Control Solenoid N Control Circuit High
- P27C8Pressure Control Solenoid P Control Circuit High
- P27D0Pressure Control Solenoid R Control Circuit High
- P27D8Pressure Control Solenoid S Control Circuit High
- P27E0Pressure Control Solenoid T Control Circuit High
- P0960Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit/Open
- P0961Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0962Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low
- P0964Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit/Open
- P0965Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0966Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.