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PowertrainP0740

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Torque Converter Clutch Circuit

40 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 40

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0740implausible signal or value BrandPowertrain
BYDP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
CheryP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0740TCC Out of Range BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0740Electronically controlled transmission (ECT) ECU fault BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0740Torque converter failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0740Wandlerkupplungskreis/offen BrandPowertrain
FiatP0740TCC Out of range BrandPowertrain
FordP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
GMP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0740TCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0740Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Enable Solenoid Valve Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
MazdaP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0740DCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
NissanP0740Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid valve BrandPowertrain
OpelP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0740Electronically controlled transmission (ECT) ECU fault BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0740Wandlerüberbrückungskupplung BrandPowertrain
ProtonP0740DCC solenoid BrandPowertrain
SaabP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
SmartP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0740Torque Converter Clutch Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0740TCC SOLENOID/CIRC BrandPowertrain
TataP0740Shift Solenoid A Malfunction BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0740Torque converter clutch solenoid valve fault BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0740 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP074000Transmission malfunction: TCC head control BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP074013No description available Powertrain

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