What does code P0936 mean?

Q: What does code P0936 mean?

Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent. P0936 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an intermittent fault in the electrical circuit of the hydraulic pressure sensor, which monitors the pressure of the transmission fluid used to apply clutches and bands. The computer sees the sensor signal drop out or jump erratically for brief moments, rather than failing completely, so the code is stored when the fault repeats often enough to be confirmed.

DTC codes / P09xx · Transmission / P0936

P0936Hydraulic Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent

P0936 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an intermittent fault in the electrical circuit of the hydraulic pressure sensor, which monitors the pressure of the transmission fluid used to apply clutches and bands. The computer sees the sensor signal drop out or jump erratically for brief moments, rather than failing completely, so the code is stored when the fault repeats often enough to be confirmed.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.