Circuit Description
Important: DTC P0741 detects high torque converter clutch (TCC) slip speed in commanded 2nd and 3rd gears only. TCC is only commanded on in these gears during Hot Mode, WOT, or if the gear selector indicates DRIVE 3 or DRIVE 2.
The transmission control module (TCM) energizes the torque converter clutch pulse width modulated (TCC PWM) solenoid valve by grounding the control circuit. This blocks the exhaust for TCC signal fluid and allows filtered 2-3 drive fluid to feed the TCC signal circuit. When the vehicle's operating conditions are appropriate for TCC application, the TCM increases the TCC duty cycle to approximately 30 percent. This allows TCC signal fluid pressure to move the converter clutch shift valve into the apply position and direct regulated apply fluid to the torque converter. The TCM then increases, ramps, the duty cycle to approximately 60 percent, where regulated apply fluid pressure, applies the converter clutch. The vehicle application determines the TCC apply rate. Once the TCC applies, the duty cycle immediately increases to approximately 70 percent to achieve full apply pressure, in the regulated apply fluid circuit.
The TCC PWM solenoid valve is de-energized by the TCM opening the control circuit. This action allows the TCC signal fluid to exhaust through the solenoid and blocks filtered 2-3 drive fluid from entering the TCC signal circuit. The loss of fluid pressure in the TCC signal circuit releases the TCC.
If the TCM detects high TCC slip when the TCC is commanded ON, then DTC P0741 sets. DTC P0741 is a type B DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System - Stuck Off
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No AT ISS DTCs P0716 or P0717. |
| • | No OSS DTCs P0722 or P0723. |
| • | No TCC DTC P0742. |
| • | No TCC electrical DTCs P2763 or P2764. |
| • | The system voltage is 8-18 volts. |
| • | The engine run time is greater than 5 seconds. |
| • | The engine torque is greater than 50 N·m (37 lb ft). |
| • | The gear ratio must indicate 2nd or 3rd gear. |
| • | The calc. throttle position is 8 percent or greater. |
| • | The transmission fluid temperature (TFT) is 20°C (68°F) or greater. |
| • | TCC duty cycle is 5 percent or greater and locked on greater than 5 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCC slip speed is 125 RPM or greater, for 5 seconds, 4 times during the same ignition cycle.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM requests the engine control module (ECM) to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The TCM forces the TCC OFF. |
| • | The TCM inhibits TCC engagement. |
| • | The TCM increases line pressure. |
| • | The TCM inhibits 4th gear when the transmission is in Hot Mode. |
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | The TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as Failure Records. |
| • | The TCM stores the DTC P0741 in TCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The ECM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Residue or contamination may cause valves to stick intermittently. |
| • | DTC P0741 defaults to an elevated line pressure condition which may result in partial TCC apply. This may produce an idle surge that could stall the engine. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests for excessive TCC slip when TCC is commanded on.
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This step inspects for possible causes of no TCC apply.
Step | Action | Value | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool in order to record the ECM and TCM Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the ECM and TCM. Is the TCC slip speed snapshot data greater than the specified value when the TCC duty cycle is commanded greater than 65% for greater than 5 seconds? | 125 RPM | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||||||||||||||||||
Inspect the TCC PWM solenoid valve for being mechanically Stuck OFF. Refer to Torque Converter Clutch Valve and Spring Replacement . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 5 | -- | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | With the scan tool, observe the stored information, capture info and DTC info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |
