P0741

Circuit Description

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls the Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulation Solenoid Valve (TCC PWM Sol. Valve). The solenoid controls the hydraulic fluid for TCC apply and release. When the TCC is fully applied, the engine is coupled directly to the transmission through the TCC. The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) used is the Electronically Controlled Converter Clutch (EC3). The EC3 allows the TCC to slip without excessive wear. This allows smooth application and release of the TCC. The PCM will normally allow a small amount of slip to occur with the EC3. This prevents fluid pressure in the torque converter from becoming too great. Very high pressure in the torque converter will damage the converter. When the TCC PWM Sol. Valve engages the TCC, TCC slip speed is approximately 20 RPM.

If the PCM detects high torque converter slip when the TCC is commanded ON, then DTC P0741 sets. DTC P0741 is a Type B DTC.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

^ No Throttle Position (TP) DTCs P0121, P0122, or P0123 are set.

^ No Vehicle Speed (VSS) sensor DTCs P0502, or P0503 are set.

^ No Automatic Transmission Input Speed Sensor (A/T ISS) DTCs P0716, or P0717 are set.

^ No TCC Stuck ON DTC P0742 is set.

^ No Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Manual Valve Position switch (TFP Val. Position Sw.) DTC P1810 is set.

^ No TCC PWM Sol. Valve DTC P1860 is set.

^ The engine has been running for more than 5 seconds.

^ The gear range change is greater than 3 seconds.

^ The TCC Sol. Valve is commanded ON for 0.5 seconds.

^ The throttle angle is 5-30%.

^ Not in fuel shut off

^ The transmission gear range is D4, D3, or D2.

^ The transmission fluid temperature is 20-130°C (68-266°F).

^ The TCC slip speed is greater than 250 RPM.

^ All of the above conditions are met for greater than 8 seconds.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after 2 consecutive ignition cycles without a failure reported.

^ The PCM inhibits Torque Converter Clutch.

^ The PCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in hot mode.

^ The PCM disables shift adapts.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

^ The PCM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive ignition cycles without a failure reported.

^ A scan tool can clear the DTC from the PCM history. The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.

^ The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the PCM.

Diagnostic Aids

^ Inspect the transmission fluid level.

^ The transmission may be in hot mode. Inspect the transmission fluid lines to the radiator. The lines may be pinched, plugged or twisted.


Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic chart.

5. This step verifies that the TCC engages when commanded ON by the scan tool.