P0965 fault code: what it means

P0965: CVT primary pressure solenoid (pressure control solenoid B) fault. Pulley ratio control is affected: shock into gear, slow acceleration, no lock-up.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

primary pressure solenoid valve
wiring or connector open or shorted
valve body fault

P0965 by make

Nissan

CVT primary pressure solenoid (pressure control solenoid B) fault. Pulley ratio control is affected: shock into gear, slow acceleration, no lock-up.

Usual causes: primary pressure solenoid valve; wiring or connector open or shorted; valve body fault

Subaru

CVT forward/reverse clutch pressure solenoid circuit range/performance. Slipping, revs flare.

Usual causes: forward/reverse clutch solenoid; valve body; wiring fault

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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