DTC P0965: Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Control Circuit Range/Performance: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

• Engine speed increases abruptly, and can not accelerate.
• Excessive slippage is felt.

Wiring diagram: 

CVT control system Refer to WIRING SYSTEM>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1. CHECK DTC. 

   Read the DTC using Subaru Select Monitor.

   Besides DTC P0965, is any of the DTCs P0720, P0966, P0967, P1706 and P2751 displayed?

   Yes: Perform the diagnosis according to DTCs other than P0965.

   No: Go to  2.

2. CHECK F & R SOLENOID (ACTIVE TEST). 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform forced operation of the F & R solenoid. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS)>ACTIVE TEST .

   Does the indication change as 300 → 500 → 700 mA during forced operation, and does «F & R Linear Solenoid Actual Current» synchronize with «F & R Linear Solenoid Set Current»?

   Yes: Go to  3.

   No: Go to  4.

3. CHECK FOR POOR CONTACT. 

   Check for poor contact of harness and connector between TCM and F & R solenoid.

   Is there poor contact?

   Yes: Repair the poor contact of harness and connector.

   No: Recheck the poor contact of harness and connector. Replace the TCM if no fault is found. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .

4. CHECK F & R SOLENOID. 
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the transmission connector.
   3. Measure the resistance between transmission connector and transmission body.

      Connector & terminal 

      (T4) No. 9 - Transmission body:

   Is the resistance approx. 4 - 6 Ω? (when cold)

   Yes: Replace the control valve body. Refer to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR690)>CONTROL VALVE BODY .

   No: Repair or replace the harness.