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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2022IMPREZA BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 35 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (DIAGNOSTICS))DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)DTC P0965: PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "B" CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCENOTES
2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans

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

2022 Subaru Impreza Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Notes
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1. - 

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

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

Wiring diagram: 

CVT control system Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM (CROSSTREK MODEL (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>CVT CONTROL SYSTEM .

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CAUTION:
  1. CHECK DTC  .

    Read the DTC of [Transmission] using the Subaru Select Monitor, Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (CROSSTREK MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

    Besides DTC P0965, is any of the DTC P0717, P0966, P0967 or P2747 displayed?

    Yes  Perform the diagnosis according to DTCs other than P0965. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (CROSSTREK MODEL)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

    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 the active test for F & R solenoid. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (CROSSTREK MODEL)>ACTIVE TEST .

    Is 300 → 500 → 700 mA indicated at the active test, and does [Actual Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid Current] follow [Commanded Forward & Reverse Linear Solenoid 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. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .

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

    Connector & terminal 

    (T10) No. 16 - Transmission body:

    Is the resistance approximately 3.3 - 7.3 Ω? (When cold)

    Yes  Replace the control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 CROSSTREK)>CONTROL VALVE BODY .

    No  Repair or replace the harness.

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