P0741

Diagnostic Chart:

Wiring Diagram:

Circuit Description

NOTE: DTC P0741 inspects for high TCC slip in 2nd and 3rd gear only. The transmission must be in hot mode or experiencing a wide open throttle maneuver in order for the TCC apply to occur in 2nd and 3rd gear.

The VCM energizes the Torque Converter Clutch Pulse Width Modulated Solenoid Valve by creating a ground path on circuit 422. When the VCM grounds (energizes) the TCC Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Sol. Valve, the TCC PWM Sol. Valve stops the converter signal oil from exhausting. This causes the converter signal oil pressure to increase and shift the TCC valve. The TCC PWM Sol. Valve will de-energize when the VCM no longer provides a ground path. When the TCC PWM Sol. Valve is de-energized, the TCC PWM Sol. Valve exhausts fluid and releases the TCC.

When the VCM detects high torque converter slip when the TCC is commanded ON, then DTC P0741 sets. DTC P0741 is a type D DTC. For California emissions vehicles DTC P0741 is a type A DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

^ No Throttle Position (TP) Sensor DTCs P0121 or P0122.
^ No Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) DTC P0502.
^ No Input Speed (ISS) Sensor DTCs P0716 or P0717.
^ No TCC DTCs P0742 or P1860.
^ No Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Val. Position Sw. DTC P1810.
^ The engine must be running for at least 5 seconds.
^ The gear ratio must indicate 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear.
^ The Throttle Position is 10-80%.
^ The TFP Val. Position Sw. must be in D4, D3, or D2.
^ The transmission fluid temperature must be -10 to +150°C (14-302°F).
^ The TCC slip speed is greater than 65 RPM for 4 seconds.
^ All conditions must be met for a total of 2 occurrences.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The VCM inhibits the TCC.
^ The VCM inhibits 4th gear.
^ The VCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for California emissions vehicles.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

^ For California emissions, the VCM turns OFF the MIL after three consecutive ignition cycles without a failure reported.
^ A scan tool can clear the DTC from the VCM history. The VCM clears the DTC from the VCM history if the vehicle completes 40 warm-up cycles without a failure reported.
^ The VCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition is OFF long enough in order to power down the VCM.

Diagnostic Aids

^ Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the VCM. Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at the transmission 20-way connector. Look for the following conditions:

- A bent terminal
- A backed out terminal
- A damaged terminal
- Poor terminal tension
- A chafed wire
- A broken wire inside the insulation

^ First diagnose and clear any engine DTCs or TP Sensor codes that are present. Then inspect for any transmission DTCs that may have reset.