This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical problem in the transmission.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0966 CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low
1.
Problem verification:
Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
?3.
Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.
?4.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0966 CVT Driven Pulley Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low
Is DTC P0966 indicated?
YES
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NO
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve check:
CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
?2.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.
NOTE: This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.
?3.
Disconnect the following connector.
PCM connector C (51P)
?4.
Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.
The CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve is OK. Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or replace the original PCM.?
NO
Go to step 3.
3.
Shorted wire check (DN LS line):
Shorted wire check (DN LS line)
?1.
Disconnect the following connector.
Solenoid wire harness A 8P connector
?2.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
Solenoid wire harness A 8P connector: disconnected
Repair a short to body ground in the DNC+ wire between the solenoid wire harness A 6P connector and the solenoid wire harness A 8P connector.?
NO
Repair a short to body ground in the DNC+ wire between the CVT driven pulley pressure control solenoid valve and the solenoid wire harness B 6P connector.?