DTC P0741 4.2L
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 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 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 a high TCC slip speed when the PCM commands the TCC 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 VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503. |
| • | No TCC solenoid valve DTC P0740. |
| • | No TCC DTC P0742. |
| • | No TP sensor DTCs P1120, P1220. |
| • | Transmission TFT 20-150°C (68-300°F). |
| • | No TFP manual valve position switch DTC P1810. |
| • | The TP angle is 20-99 percent. |
| • | The engine speed is greater than 450 RPM for 5 seconds. |
| • | The engine is not in fuel cutoff. |
| • | The gear ratio is 0.89-1.02. |
| • | The gear range is D2, D3 or D4. |
| • | The gear range does not change within 6 seconds. |
| • | The TCC is commanded ON for 5 seconds. |
| • | The TCC duty cycle is 40 percent or greater. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCC slip speed is greater than 130 RPM for 20 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 commands maximum line pressure. |
| • | The PCM commands TCC OFF. |
| • | The PCM inhibits fourth gear in hot mode. |
| • | The PCM freezes transmission adaptive 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 P0741 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 fault no longer exists and/or the ignition switch is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | DTC P0741 Code will not pass and will always show Code not passed since code clear. |
| • | Contamination may cause the TCC apply valve to stick in the valve body. |
| • | There may be internal damage in the torque converter causing the no TCC apply. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step inspects for excessive TCC slip when the TCC is commanded ON.
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This step inspects for possible causes of no TCC apply.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | ||||||||||
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 powertrain control module (PCM). While the scan tool TCC Enable is Yes, does the scan tool display a TCC Slip Speed greater than the specified range? | 130 RPM | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | |||||||||||
The torque converter clutch (TCC) is hydraulically or mechanically stuck OFF. Inspect for the following conditions:
Refer to Symptoms - Automatic Transmission NO TCC apply. Was the condition found? | -- | Go to Step 4 | -- | |||||||||||
4 | Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair: Drive the vehicle in D3 under the following conditions: Hold the throttle at 20-99 percent and accelerate to 88 km/h (55 mph). Ensure that the TCC is commanded ON and the TCC Slip Speed is less than 50 RPM for 5 seconds. Has the TCC Slip Speed been less than 50 RPM for 5 seconds? | -- | 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? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information | System OK |
DTC P0741 5.3L
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 transmission control module (TCM), 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 TCM no longer provides a ground path, the TCC solenoid valve de-energizes and apply fluid exhausts, releasing the TCC.
When the TCM detects high torque converter slip when the TCC is commanded OFF, 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
| • | Ignition voltage between 8-18 volts. |
| • | The engine torque is greater than 50 N·m (37 lb ft). |
| • | The throttle position is 10 percent or greater. |
| • | The gear ratio is within the following ranges: |
| - | 1.41:1-1.56:1 - 2nd gear |
| - | 0.95:1-1.05:1 - 3rd gear |
| • | The TCC is commanded ON for 1 second. |
| • | The TCC duty cycle is greater than 60 percent for greater than 3 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The TCM commands the TCC ON, and the TCC slip is 125 RPM or greater for 3 seconds 4 times during the same trip.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The TCM requests the ECM to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive drive trip in which the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. |
| • | The TCM commands elevated line pressure. |
| • | The TCM inhibits TCC. |
| • | The TCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in Hot Mode. |
| • | The TCM freezes transmission adaptive functions. |
| • | At the time of the first failure, the TCM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The TCM stores this information as a Failure Record. |
| • | At the time of the second failure, the ECM records the operating conditions when the Conditions for Setting the DTC are met. The ECM stores this information as a Freeze Frame. |
| • | The TCM stores DTC P0741 in TCM history. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The ECM turns OFF the MIL after the third consecutive drive trip in which the TCM does not send a MIL illumination request. |
| • | A scan tool can clear the DTC. |
| • | The TCM clears the DTC from TCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a non-emission related diagnostic fault occurring. |
| • | The TCM cancels the default actions when the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the TCM. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | Inspect the transmission fluid lines to the radiator. The lines may be pinched, plugged or twisted. |
| • | Contamination may cause the TCC apply valve to stick in the valve body. |
| • | Internal damage to the torque converter may prevent TCC application. |
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 transmission control module (TCM). While the scan tool TCC Enable status is ON, does the scan tool display a TCC Slip Speed within the specified range? | -20 to +20 RPM | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 3 | |||||||||||||
3 | The torque converter clutch TCC system is hydraulically stuck OFF. Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct any of the above conditions? | -- | 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 |
