Fault-Code Library · Transmission
P0741: Torque converter clutch stuck off / performance
The torque converter clutch is not locking as expected or slip remains too high.
Common symptoms
- •Higher cruising RPM
- •Shudder
- •Transmission warning
- •Poor fuel economy
Likely causes
- •Torque converter clutch wear
- •Valve-body or solenoid fault
- •Low or degraded fluid
- •Internal pressure-control issue
First checks
- •Monitor converter slip during cruise
- •Check fluid level and service history
- •Scan transmission adaptation and pressure faults
Important
Ignoring converter slip can contaminate fluid and worsen internal transmission wear.
A fault code identifies a detected condition, not a failed part. Confirm manufacturer-specific subcodes and live data.
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