Code result
P0946
Hydraulic Pressure Supply High
High severity
What it means
The hydraulic pump relay/control circuit reports a circuit range/performance condition. Pump cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Relay contacts aged
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
High-resistance contact
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
Sensor element aged beyond calibration window
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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