Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0741 : Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) System - Stuck Off
Circuit/System Description
The transmission control module (TCM) controls the torque converter clutch (TCC) lock up pressure control solenoid valve. The solenoid directs the hydraulic fluid for TCC apply and release. When the TCC is released, the engine is coupled
by fluid to the transmission.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | No Throttle Position (TP) Sensor DTC P0121 or P1125. |
• | No Transmission Range (TR) Switch DTC P0705. |
• | No Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor DTCs P0711, P0712, or P0713. |
• | No Speed Sensor DTCs P0717 or P0722. |
• | No Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid DTCs P0961-P0963 or P0965-P0967. |
• | No Shift Solenoid (SS) Control Circuit DTCs P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980. |
• | No Transmission Torque Delivered Circuit DTC P2637. |
• | Throttle position is greater than 15 percent. |
• | Engine speed is greater than 2000 RPM. |
• | Input Speed is between 150-6000 RPM. |
• | Range equals D for greater than 8 seconds. |
• | Transmission oil temperature is greater than 20°C (68°F). |
• | Engine torque is greater than 47 N·m (35 lb ft). |
• | Current gear is greater than 1st. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Engine speed minus input speed is greater than 100 RPM for 12 seconds when the TCC is commanded ON, high torque converter slip.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0741 is a Type A DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Automatic Transmission Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Transmission General Information
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Operate the vehicle in D, drive. Using a scan tool, observe the Torque Converter Slip parameter in 3rd, and 4th gear while the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid Valve Current parameter is 1000 mA. The Torque Converter Slip parameter
should be less than 10 percent.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Operate the vehicle with 3rd gear selected. Observe Actual Gear parameter on the scan tool. The Actual Gear parameter should not equal 4.
⇒ | If the Actual Gear parameter equals 4 while in 3rd gear is selected, test or replace the: |
• | Shift solenoid 2 valve assembly |
- Perform a line pressure test. Refer to
Line Pressure Check procedure.
- Remove the Control valve body cover. Refer to
Control Valve Body Cover Removal procedure.
- Inspect the inside of the control valve body cover for excessive sediment. There should not be excessive sediment.
⇒ | If all conditions test normal, test or replace the transmission. |
- Inspect the control valve body assembly for the following conditions. The conditions should not be found.
• | Stuck lock up relay valve |
• | Stuck lock up control valve |
• | Stuck secondary regulator valve |
• | Stuck solenoid relay valve |
• | Stuck TCC lock up PC solenoid valve assembly |
- Verify that the control valve body has been serviced within the past 3 months.
- If all circuits and components test normal, replace the transmission.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.