P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
Short answer: P0741 means “Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off”. It is a standard OBD-II code, so the basic meaning is the same on every car. Below is what it means on each of the 5 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
Standard OBD-II code Same meaning on all cars (SAE J2012).
P0741 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla (11th gen, E170) | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140) | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off | medium |
| Honda City (5th gen, GM2) | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off | medium |
| Honda Civic (10th gen, FC) | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off | medium |
| Suzuki Wagon R (Pakistan, K10B) | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off | medium |
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Minimal decrease in fuel economy, this will not affect engine performance
Likely causes
- Wiring harness to transmission shorted to ground
- Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid internal short
- Transmission control module (TCM)
- Diagnostic Steps for P0741 DTC
- Wiring harness 6.- Check transmission wiring harness for damage or loose connections. Use a factory wiring diagram to locate the appropriate power source and all…
- Check for a short to ground inside the transmission internal wiring harness by locating the appropriate + and - pins for the torque converter…
What to check, in order
- Read the code with a scanner that can read the gearbox computer
- Check the gearbox fluid level and condition with the correct procedure
- Check the connector and wiring at the gearbox
- Have a gearbox specialist confirm before replacing parts
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.