OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0970 Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit Low
Voltage on the pressure control solenoid C control line is below the expected window. 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 P0970?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- PossibleInternal short in 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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pressure Control Solenoid C, Wiring Harness
Related codes
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- P08CAPressure Control Solenoid M Control Circuit Low
- P0962Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low
- P0966Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit Low
- P2720Pressure Control Solenoid D Control Circuit Low
- 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
- P0967Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit High
- P0968Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit/Open
- P0969Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0971Pressure Control Solenoid C Control Circuit High
- P0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0973Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.