P0742

P0742 - TCC SYSTEM STUCK ON (L81)





The Torque Converter (TCC) clutch solenoid is a pulse width modulated solenoid. When vehicle operating conditions are met for TCC application, the TCM begins the duty cycle at approximately 42%. The PCM/TCM then increases the duty cycle up to 90% in order to achieve full TCC apply. When the TCC solenoid is de-energized, the solenoid blocks filtered 2-3 drive fluid, and allows TCC signal fluid to exhaust. When energized, the solenoid modulates fluid into the TCC signal fluid circuit. When fully energized, modulation stops, and the solenoid blocks both 2-3 drive fluid and TCC signal fluid exhaust.
The TCC release switch is a normally closed switch. It signals the TCM the TCC is released. Torque converter release fluid pressure acts on the switch contact, opening the circuit. When the voltage on the circuit is high, the TCM recognizes the TCC is no longer engaged.

DTC PARAMETERS
DTC P0742 will set if TCC release pressure is equal to No for 16 seconds when:.
- Engine speed is between 200 RPM and fuel cut-off.
- TP angle is between 8 and 90°.
- TFT is between 21°C (70°F) and 130°C (266°F).
- Engine torque is between 30 and 300 Nm (22 and 221 ft. lbs.).
- Gear ratio 3rd and 4th.
- TCC is commanded OFF.
- No engine torque default.
- Time since last manual range change greater than 6 seconds.
- No ISS, TCC release switch, TCC electrical or TP sensor DTCs have been set.
- Vehicle speed is greater than 15 km/h (9 mph).
- Gear ratio is between 0.61 and 1.09.

P0721 is a type A DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Inspect and repair as necessary:
- TCC solenoid exhaust restricted.
- TCC solenoid filter plugged.
- TCC control valve stuck in the released position.
- TCC regulated apply valve stuck in the released position.
- TCC feed limit valve stuck.
- Pressure regulator valve stuck.
- TCC fluid circuit leaks.
- TCC release switch for damaged or leaking seal, debris in switch, damaged switch contacts, stuck switch contacts.