TCC Replacement - keywords 4T80E ECCC EC3 converter torque valve body spacer plate DTC MIL P0741 PCM calibration code SES

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in the PI.

4T80E Transmission Torque Converter Assembly design change in 2005 model Cadillac DeVille and Pontiac Bonneville.

Vehicles with the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), listed below, are built with automatic transmissions that have a new broadcast code and transmission assembly part number. These transmissions are built with an Electronically Controlled Capacity Clutch (ECCC or EC3), a new upper control valve body assembly, a new upper control valve body spacer plate, and a new powertrain control module calibration. They will not have a viscous fluid converter.

Use the current MY 2005 service information and diagnostics procedures for any transmission service requirements. All warranty labor codes and time allowances remain the same.

IMPORTANT: When ordering parts for these vehicles, the vehicle VIN, the transmission broadcast code and the transmission assembly part number must be used.

Reman torque converter part # for trans code 5ABN, 3.11 axle ratio is 12491371.

Reman torque converter part # for trans code 5MMN, 3.71 axle ratio is 12491372.

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

(2005 Cadillac DeVille) and (2005 Pontiac Bonneville)