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P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off

P0741 means: The torque converter clutch is not locking when commanded.

System: Transmission · Standard: SAE J2012 generic code · Severity: Low urgency

01Can you keep driving?

Low urgency

No immediate safety risk. Monitor it and fix it at the next service, but do not ignore it indefinitely.

02What you will notice

03Likely causes, most common first

  1. Worn clutch lining in the converter
  2. Valve body wear
  3. Solenoid fault

04How this code is diagnosed

The clutch itself may be worn, which means the converter has to be replaced rather than a solenoid.

Start by reading every stored and pending code, not just this one. A single fault frequently sets three or four codes at once, and the first one in the freeze-frame data is usually the cause while the rest are consequences.

Common questions

What does P0741 mean?

The torque converter clutch is not locking when commanded. Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is a generic transmission code defined by SAE J2012, so it carries the same meaning on every OBD-II vehicle.

Is it safe to drive with P0741?

Low urgency. No immediate safety risk. Monitor it and fix it at the next service, but do not ignore it indefinitely.

What are the most likely causes of P0741?

In rough order of how often they turn out to be the problem: Worn clutch lining in the converter; Valve body wear; Solenoid fault.

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Sourcing

Code number, system and definition follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 generic diagnostic trouble code standard. Symptoms, causes and severity are the standard generic diagnostic logic for that fault. This page does not contain manufacturer-specific procedures, part numbers or pricing.