DTC P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve SL): Procedure

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CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0741)

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / ECT / Trouble Codes.

Read the DTCs using the Techstream.

Result

Display (DTC Output)	Proceed to
Only "P0741" is output	A
"P0741" and other DTCs	B

HINT:

If any other codes besides "P0741" are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

B → See step 8

A: Go to next step

CHECK TRANSMISSION WIRE

Remove the TCM from the transaxle.

Fig 1: Checking Transmission Wire Resistance
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
6 (SL) - Body ground	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

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*a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

NG → See step 6

OK: Go to next step

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL (OPERATION)
1. Remove shift solenoid valve SL.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SL (Operation)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Connect a battery positive (+) lead to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Then check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.
  OK
  
  Valve moves and makes an operating sound.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Shift Solenoid Valve SL
NG → See step 9

OK: Go to next step
INSPECT TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Check the transmission valve body assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  OK
  
  There are no foreign objects on each valve and they operate smoothly.
NG → See step 12

OK: Go to next step
INSPECT TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
1. Check the torque converter assembly. Refer to INSPECTION .
  OK
  
  The torque converter operates normally.
NG → See step 11

OK → See step 7

INSPECT SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL (RESISTANCE)

Remove shift solenoid valve SL.

Fig 3: Inspecting Shift Solenoid Valve SL
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
Solenoid Connector (SL) - Solenoid Body (SL)	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Shift Solenoid Valve SL

NG → See step 9

OK → See step 10

REPAIR OR REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
REPLACE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE SL. Refer to COMPONENTS
REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to COMPONENTS
REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS
REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS