What P0741 means
Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0741:
| BMW | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off |
| FORD | Torque Converter Clutch System Performance Or Stuck Off |
| HONDA | Torque Converter Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Stuck OFF |
| MITSUBISHI | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off; DCC solenoid stuck OFF |
| NISSAN | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TCC System Stuck Off |
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