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P0966 Pontiac Code - Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0966 Pontiac?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2
  • Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 harness is open or shorted
  • Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0966 Pontiac?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0966 Pontiac code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0966 Pontiac Code Mean?

The clutch Pressure Control (PC) solenoid 2 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) supplies 12 volts to the clutch PC solenoid 2 on the high side driver 2 circuit. The TCM control the PC solenoid 2 through the clutch PC solenoid 2 control circuit. The normally high clutch PC solenoid 2 flows fluid to the 3-5-R clutch when commanded OFF and exhausts fluid when commanded ON. The clutch PC 2 regulates the transmission fluid pressure to the 3-5-R clutch.

P0966 Pontiac Code - Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage

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