Advanced Diagnostics

Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Hydraulic Circuit Stuck OFF











General Description
The power transfer capacity of the torque converter clutch is controlled by the balance of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) supply to and discharge from the torque converter. When hydraulic pressure is applied internally, the torque converter clutch turns ON, and when hydraulic pressure is applied from the back pressure side, the torque converter clutch turns OFF. As the hydraulic pressure from the internal pressure side increases, the power transfer capacity of the torque converter clutch increases. The direction of hydraulic pressure supply is switched by shift solenoid valve E and the lock-up shift valve. ATF is supplied from the internal pressure side to shift solenoid valve E when the signal from the powertrain control module (PCM) is ON (12 V), and ATF is supplied from the back pressure side when it is OFF (0 V). The balance of internal pressure and back pressure is controlled by A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and the lock-up control valve. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A maximizes the power transfer capacity of the torque converter clutch when the signal from the PCM is ON (1 A), and it minimizes the power transfer capacity of the torque converter clutch when the signal from the PCM is OFF (0 A). If the ratio of engine speed and input shaft (mainshaft) speed is not about 1:1 while the PCM is issuing the command to turn shift solenoid valve E and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A ON, the PCM detects a faulty lock-up control system and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






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Malfunction Threshold
The ratio of the engine revolution to the transmission input pulse does not reach about 100 % for at least 20 seconds.

Driving Pattern
1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.
2. Drive the vehicle at a constant speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) for at least 20 seconds.

- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.