DTC Troubleshooting: P0741
DTC P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF
      

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).

?4.
Test-drive the vehicle at speeds about 37 mph (60 km/h) on a flat road for at least 1 minute. Slow down and stop the wheels.

?5.
Repeat step 1-4.

?6.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF
      

Is DTC P0741 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
2.
Shift solenoid valve B check:

Shift solenoid valve B check
?1.
Do the shift solenoid valve B test.

Does shift solenoid valve B work properly?

     
YES
     
     
     
Shift solenoid valve B is OK. Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Faulty shift solenoid valve B. Replace the valve body assembly.?
3.
CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve check:

CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve check
?1.
Do the CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve test.

Does the CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve work properly?

     
YES
     
     
     
The CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve is OK. Replace the transmission, or the torque converter.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Faulty CVT lock-up clutch control solenoid valve. Replace the valve body assembly.?