Circuit Description
The torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid valve is a normally-open exhaust valve that is used with the torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC PWM) solenoid valve in order to control fluid acting on the converter clutch apply valve. The TCC solenoid valve attaches to the transmission case assembly extending into the pump cover. When grounded, energized, by the powertrain control module (PCM), the TCC solenoid valve stops converter signal oil from exhausting. This causes converter signal oil pressure to increase and move the converter clutch apply valve against spring force and into the apply position. In this position, release fluid is open to an exhaust port and converter feed fluid fills the apply fluid circuit. The converter feed fluid applies the TCC. When the PCM no longer provides a ground path, the TCC solenoid valve de-energizes and apply fluid exhausts, releasing the TCC.
When the PCM detects low TCC slip speed when the TCC is commanded OFF, then DTC P0742 sets. DTC P0742 is a type B DTC.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0742 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System - Stuck On
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TP sensor DTCs P0122 or P0123. |
| • | No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503. |
| • | No TCC solenoid valve DTC P0740. |
| • | No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810. |
| • | No TCC PWM solenoid valve DTC P2761. |
| • | The TP angle is 17-45 percent. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 450 RPM for 6 seconds. |
| • | The engine is not in fuel cutoff. |
| • | The TFT is between 20-130°C (68-266°F). |
| • | The engine torque is 68-542 N·m (50-400 lb ft). |
| • | The engine speed is 1,000-3,000 RPM. |
| • | The speed ratio is 0.64 to 1.35. |
| • | The vehicle speed is 24-80 km/h (15-50 mph). |
| • | The gear range does not change within 5 seconds. |
| • | The commanded gear is not 1st. |
| • | The gear range is D4. |
| • | The TCC is commanded OFF. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC P0742 sets if the following condition occurs twice.
The TCC slip speed is -20 to +20 RPM for 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The PCM inhibits 4th gear in Hot Mode. |
| • | The PCM freezes transmission adapt functions. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The PCM stores this information as Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
| • | The PCM stores DTC P0742 in PCM history during the second consecutive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the MIL/DTC. |
| • | The PCM clears the DTC from PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without an emission-related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
The TCC fluid hydraulically applies the TCC, possibly causing an engine stall, under the following conditions:
| • | The TCC is hydraulically stuck ON |
| • | The parking brake is applied |
| • | Any gear range is selected |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||
Important: Before clearing the DTC, use the scan tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. Using the Clear Info function erases the Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM. While the scan tool TCC Enable status is NO, does the scan tool display a TCC Slip Speed within the specified range? | -20 to +20 RPM | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||||||||
3 | The TCC is hydraulically stuck ON. Inspect for the following:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | -- | ||||||||||
4 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:
Has the test run and passed? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||||
5 | 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 |
