Fault code: P0741

**nalvic** · 09-24-2009 01:29 PM

OEM Brand: Volkswagen

Definition
Torque converter clutch circuit performance or
stuck on
Explanation
Open or short circuit condition
Probable cause
1.- Poor electrical connection
2.- Failed torque converter clutch solenoid
3.- Blocked oil passage

the cel usually turns on if i am at wot or if i am doing a hard turn and sometimes after turning it seems like the tcc isnt catching...? not too familiar with tiptronic. any ideas or suggestions? i searched for this code and someone suggested it might be running low on the tiptronic fluid? how would i go about filling that up?

**TWiST** · 09-24-2009 01:36 PM

I have had this on my car for a long ass time, I am sure my TC needs replacing but that's like the least of my LONG list of overdue maintenance.

**orttauq** · 09-24-2009 01:37 PM

Working in a dealership and seeing this on a constant basis with S4's and Allroads, it looks like you need a new torque converter.

**nalvic** · 09-24-2009 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by qwerty1601

Working in a dealership and seeing this on a constant basis with S4's and Allroads, it looks like you need a new torque converter.

whats a rough estimate of the cost of repairs? and how big of an issue is this (ie-will my car stop running in a few months?)?

**TWiST** · 09-24-2009 03:46 PM

I have no idea the TC by itsself for a better one is like 950 I believe, if you call Audi your looking at like 3 or 4 grand if I remember correctly.

I have had this issue for a couple years if I recall and its been ok so far (knock on wood) I dont want to jinx myself ugh.

**nalvic** · 09-24-2009 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by TWiST

I have no idea the TC by itsself for a better one is like 950 I believe, if you call Audi your looking at like 3 or 4 grand if I remember correctly.

I have had this issue for a couple years if I recall and its been ok so far (knock on wood) I dont want to jinx myself ugh.

jeez.. i think ill take some of your luck for now... thanks.

**orttauq** · 09-24-2009 10:03 PM

I've been out of the business for a couple of years now, but IIRC the labor time is about 13-15 hours, and the parts were around $6-700 at that time.

It can eventually completely fail and you'll get no acceleration. That's extreme, but the normal occurrence is slipping.

**mrpeterparker** · 09-25-2009 05:50 AM

did you search man... there are HUGE threads about this ... the latest being roughly 3 wks ago

and yes.. you need a new TC 99% of the time... 1% of the time it's a solenoid...

a new TC (upgraded) from 517 will run you about $500-600

labor will be at least a grand ...

**complacentsee** · 09-25-2009 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by mrpeterparker

did you search man... there are HUGE threads about this ... the latest being roughly 3 wks ago

and yes.. you need a new TC 99% of the time... 1% of the time it's a solenoid...

a new TC (upgraded) from 517 will run you about $500-600

labor will be at least a grand ...

DING!

Peter, now hurry up and come to the chat like a big boy.