DTC P0741 TCC System Stuck Off. Oldsmobile Intrigue 1998

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0741 TCC System Stuck Off

Automatic Transmission Components
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the torque converter clutch pulse width modulation solenoid valve (TCC PWM Solenoid Valve). The solenoid controls the hydraulic fluid for torque converter clutch (TCC) apply and release. When the TCC is fully applied, the engine is coupled directly to the transmission through the TCC.

The TCC used is the electronically controlled clutch capacity (ECCC). The ECCC 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 ECCC. 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 Solenoid Valve engages the TCC, TCC slip speed is maintained at 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

DTC P0741 sets during the second consecutive trip in which the following conditions occur:

•	No TP sensor DTCs P0121, P0122 or P0123 are set.

•	No VSS DTCs P0502 or P0503 are set.

•	No A/T ISS sensor DTCs P0716 or P0717 are set.

•	No TCC Stuck ON DTC P0742 is set.

•	No TFP Valve Position Switch DTC P1810 is set.

•	No TCC PWM Solenoid Valve DTC P1860 is set.

•	No TCC Release Switch DTC P1887 is set.

•	The TCC is at maximum apply pressure.

•	The engine speed is greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds and not in fuel shut off.

•	The TCC PWM Solenoid Valve is commanded ON for 0.5 seconds.

•	The throttle position angle is 5-30% on 3.8L vehicles and 4-35% on 3.5L vehicles.

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

•	The time since the last gear range change is greater than 3 seconds.

•	The transmission fluid temperature is greater than 20°C (68°F).

•	The TCC slip speed is greater than 250 RPM on 3.8L vehicles and 180 RPM on 3.5L vehicles.

•	All of the above conditions are met twice for 8 seconds each on 3.8L vehicles and twice for 7 seconds each on 3.5L vehicles.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).

•	The PCM inhibits TCC.

•	The PCM inhibits 4th gear if the transmission is in Hot Mode.

•	The PCM freezes shift adapts.

•	The PCM stores DTC P0741 in PCM history.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The PCM turns OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and passes.

•	A scan tool clears the DTC from the PCM history.

•	The PCM clears the DTC from the PCM history if the vehicle completes 40 consecutive warm-up cycles without an emission related diagnostic fault occurring.

•	The PCM cancels the DTC default actions when the fault no longer exists and the ignition switch 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 table.

This step verifies that the TCC engages when commanded ON by the Scan Tool .

DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch System -- Stuck Off

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls

Was the transmission fluid checking procedure performed?

Go to Step 3

Go to Transmission Fluid Check

Install the Scan Tool .
Start the engine.

Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the Scan Tool in order to record the Freeze Frame and Failure Records for reference. Using the Clear Info function will erase the stored Freeze Frame and Failure Records from the PCM.

Record the DTC Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
Clear the DTCs.
Set the Scan Tool to observe the TCC release pressure.

Is TCC release pressure present?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

Inspect the following components:

Refer to Unit Repair.

•	The TCC control valve

•	The TCC regulator apply valve

•	The TCC PWM solenoid valve

•	The pressure regulator valve

Repair or replace any malfunctioning components.

Is the inspection or repair complete?

Go to Step 7

Drive the vehicle at above 72 km/h (45 mph) with a TP angle of less than 30%.
Select Transmission Output Controls, TCC Control Solenoid on the Scan Tool .
Command the TCC PWM Solenoid Valve ON and monitor the TCC slip speed display.

Is the slip speed within the specified value?

-50 RPM to +50 RPM

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 6

Inspect the following components:

Refer to Unit Repair.

•	The TCC control valve

•	The TCC regulator valve

•	The TCC PWM solenoid valve

•	The turbine shaft seals

•	The torque converter clutch

Repair or replace any malfunctioning components.

Is the inspection or repair complete?

Go to Step 7

Perform the following procedure in order to verify the repair:

Select DTC.
Select Clear Info.
Operate the vehicle under the following conditions:

•	The throttle position 5-30% on 3.8L equipped vehicles and 4-35% on 3.5L equipped vehicles.

•	The transmission fluid temperature greater than 20°C (68°F).

•	The transmission range D4, D3 or D2.

•	The engine speed greater than 500 RPM for 5 seconds and not in fuel shut off.

•	The time since the last gear change greater than 3 seconds.

•	The TCC commanded ON at maximum capacity for at least 0.5 seconds.

•	The TCC slip speed less than 50 RPM for 4 seconds.

Select Specific DTC. Enter DTC P0741.

Has the test run and passed?

System OK

Begin diagnostic again. Go to Step 1