P0969 on Mitsubishi: How to Diagnose & Fix
Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Control Circuit Range/Performance
1 Mitsubishi model · 1 documented issue · 1 critical
P0969 on Mitsubishi by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
Mitsubishi's TSB-20-23-001 (revised through March 2024) documents a shudder or surge on F1CJC/W1CJC CVT-8 transaxles in the 2016-2020 Outlander 2.4L (4J12) and the 2022-2024 Outlander 2.5L (PR25DD, Nissan-platform 4th gen). Poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit lets the steel belt slip repeatedly under acceleration; the abrasion powder then contaminates the valve body and sets a warning light. Owners describe it as engine flare, lack of acceleration, or car shake. The bulletin applies only to gasoline models, not the PHEV, whose drive unit is a different design.
Common Symptoms
- Shudder or vibration on light acceleration
- Engine RPM flares without matching acceleration
- Surging at steady throttle
- Check engine light with CVT pressure or ratio codes
How to Fix
Dealer follows TSB-20-23-001: confirm recall SR-16-006 is complete (2016 models), pull the DTC list, open a Techline case, and for P0776/P084A perform the belt-and-pulley borescope inspection. Repair ranges from valve body replacement plus CVT ECU coding (TSB-15-23-001) to a replacement transaxle, the latter only if approved by Techline or the DPSM.
Sources for this issue (3)
P0969 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P0969 mean on a Mitsubishi?
P0969 stands for "Pressure Control Solenoid 'C' Control Circuit Range/Performance." Pressure control solenoid 'C' circuit is functioning but performance is out of the expected range — measured pressure does not match the commanded value. On Mitsubishi it is documented across 1 model: Outlander.
What are the most common causes of P0969?
The most common causes of P0969 are: Failing pressure control solenoid C, Hydraulic problem, Wiring resistance, Corroded connector, Internal TCM fault. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0969 on a Mitsubishi?
Repair costs vary widely with the root cause and Mitsubishi model; each issue on this page carries its own estimate where one is published.
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