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DTC P0741 Non European or N. American Emissions

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System - Stuck OFF

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The lockup solenoid is stuck OFF.
    • The drive (D) range is selected.
    • The engine water is normal temperature.
    • Twenty seconds have passed since the transaxle was placed in Drive (D).
    • The engine revolution is 600 RPM or greater.
    • No failure of input speed sensor, engine revolution, water temperature signal, solenoid electrical, ranger sensor, throttle signal

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The transmission control module (TCM) will request the illumination of the hold lamp and store the DTC when the TCM detects failures on 2 consecutive ignition cycles.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The TCM turns OFF the hold lamp when no further failures are detected on the next ignition cycles.
    • The scan tool can clear the DTC from the TCM history.
    • The TCM clears the DTC from the TCM history memory after 40 consecutive ignition cycles without fault.

Cause of Failure
    • The lockup solenoid
    • The inside automatic transmission (A/T)
    • The inside valve body
    • The TCM

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install the scan tool.
  3. With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Select Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records from the DTC Information menu.
  5. Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
  6. Select Clear DTC Information from the DTC menu.
  7. Clear the DTC information.
  8. Perform 2 vehicle drive cycles.

Is the hold lamp ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3
  1. Select Request DTC by Status from the DTC Information menu.
  2. Request DTC by Status.

Is DTC P0741 displayed?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the master transmission control module (TCM) and perform a simulation test again under user condition.

Is DTC P0741 displayed?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5
  1. Inspect for damage of lockup solenoid, lockup clutch, or internal valve body.
  2. Inspect the lockup solenoid. Refer to 1, 2 Shift Solenoid, Timing Solenoid, and Lock-Up Solenoid Inspection .

Is the condition of lockup solenoid OK?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

Inspect for damage of lockup clutch or internal valve body.

Is a condition found?

Go to Step 10

System OK

7

Repair the temporary connection failure of the connector. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis .

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

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8

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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9

Replace the lockup solenoid. Refer to 1, 2 Shift Solenoid, Timing Solenoid, and Lock-Up Solenoid Inspection .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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10

Replace the valve body assembly. Refer to Control Valve Body Disassemble .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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DTC P0741 European and N. American Emissions

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System - Stuck OFF

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The lockup solenoid is stuck OFF.
    • The drive (D) range is selected.
    • The engine water is of normal temperature.
    • Twenty seconds have passed since the transaxle was placed in Drive (D).
    • Engine revolution is 600 RPM or greater
    • No failure of input speed sensor, engine revolution, water temperature signal, solenoid electrical, ranger sensor, throttle signal

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The transmission control module (TCM) will request the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and store the DTC when the TCM detects failures on 2 consecutive ignition cycles.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The TCM turns off the MIL when no further failures are detected on the next ignition cycles.
    • The scan tool can clear the DTC from the TCM history.
    • The TCM clears the DTC from the TCM history memory after 40 consecutive ignition cycles without fault.

Cause of Failure
    • The lockup solenoid
    • The inside automatic transmission (A/T)
    • The inside valve body
    • The TCM

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Transmission

2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install the scan tool.
  3. With the engine OFF, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Select Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records from the DTC Information menu.
  5. Store Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
  6. Select Clear DTC Information from the DTC Information menu.
  7. Clear the DTC information.
  8. Perform 2 vehicle drive cycles.

Is the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lamp ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3
  1. Select Request DTC by Status from the DTC Information menu.
  2. Request DTC by Status.

Is DTC P0741 displayed?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the master transmission control module (TCM) and perform a simulation test again under user condition.

Is DTC P0741 displayed?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5
  1. Inspect for damage of lockup solenoid, lockup clutch or internal valve body.
  2. Inspect the lockup solenoid. Refer to 1, 2 Shift Solenoid, Timing Solenoid, and Lock-Up Solenoid Inspection .

Is the condition of lockup solenoid OK?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

Inspect for damage of lockup clutch or internal valve body.

Is a condition found?

Go to Step 10

System OK

7

Repair the temporary connection failure of the connector. Refer to Wiring Harness and Connector Inspection Diagnosis .

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

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8

Replace the TCM. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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9

Replace the lock-up solenoid. Refer to 1, 2 Shift Solenoid, Timing Solenoid, and Lock-Up Solenoid Inspection .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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10

Replace the valve body assembly. Refer to Control Valve Body Disassemble .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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