P0967

Pressure Control Solenoid B Control Circuit High

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0967?

Short distances only. Incorrect line pressure can cause slipping and harsh shifts that accelerate transmission wear, so have it repaired promptly.

Q: Can I just clear P0967?

It will come back until the solenoid or its wiring is fixed. Clearing only resets any limp mode temporarily.

Transmission Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P0967 means the transmission control module detected high voltage on the control circuit for pressure control solenoid B, which regulates internal line pressure. Because line pressure governs shift quality, this can cause harsh or slipping shifts and often triggers limp mode. It's usually a solenoid, wiring, or connector fault rather than a mechanical failure.

Medium

Can I keep driving? Drive gently and get it fixed soon — the transmission may go into limp mode or shift harshly, and wrong line pressure can wear it over time.

Real-world scan data

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of scans

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of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Harsh, delayed, or erratic shifting
Transmission slipping
Limp mode (stuck in a single gear)
Transmission running hotter than normal

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty pressure control (line-pressure) solenoid BLikely
Wiring short to power or open in the solenoid control circuitCommon
Corroded or loose connector at the transmission / solenoidCommon
Failed transmission control module (TCM)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and check for companion solenoid codes (P0965, P0966).
Inspect the transmission connector and harness for damage, corrosion, or a short to voltage.
Measure the solenoid's resistance against spec; replace the pressure control solenoid if out of range.
Confirm fluid level and condition, then re-test. If the circuit is good, have the TCM evaluated.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0967?+

Short distances only. Incorrect line pressure can cause slipping and harsh shifts that accelerate transmission wear, so have it repaired promptly.

Can I just clear P0967?+

It will come back until the solenoid or its wiring is fixed. Clearing only resets any limp mode temporarily.

Read & clear P0967 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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