DTC P0740-7E: Torque Converter Clutch Actuator Stuck On [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

1. Read the DTCs using the GTS.

   Powertrain > Transmission > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Only DTC P0740-7E is output	A
   DTC P0740-7E and other DTCs are output	B

   HINT: 

   If any other codes besides P0740-7E are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

Result: 

B 

GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Disconnect the C51 transmission wire connector.

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   *a	Component without harness connected (Transmission Wire)

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

   Standard Resistance

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

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

See step  7

Result: 

OK 

See step  3

1. Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.

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   *1	Solenoid (SL) Valve

   Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2019 - 10/2022]

2. Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal of the solenoid valve connector, and a negative (-) lead to the solenoid body. Check that the valve moves and makes an operating sound.

   OK

   Valve moves and makes an operating sound.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  4

1. Inspect the transmission valve body assembly.

   Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

   OK

   There is no foreign matter on each valve and they operate smoothly.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  5

1. Inspect the torque converter assembly.

   Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - 10/2022]

   OK

   The torque converter assembly is normal.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

NG 

REPAIR OR REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  6

1. Repair or replace the automatic transaxle assembly.

   Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022]

   Result

   Proceed to
   NEXT

Result: 

NEXT 

PERFORM REGISTRATION. Refer to  REGISTRATION [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

1. Remove the solenoid (SL) valve.

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   *1	Solenoid (SL) Valve

   Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2019 - 10/2022]

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

   Standard Resistance

   Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
   Solenoid (SL) valve connector terminal - Solenoid (SL) valve body	20°C (68°F)	11 to 15 Ω

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

REPAIR OR REPLACE TRANSMISSION WIRE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

Result: 

NG 

REPLACE SOLENOID (SL) VALVE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [12/2019 - 10/2022]