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Anonymous Posted on Apr 06, 2009

Honda torque converter clutch solenoid circuit

2001 honda odyessy, P0740 code came on, hesitates when acelerating about 60% of the time (check engine light came on immediately), also had rougher time shifting from park. New tranny put in Jan 2008 under warranty and now 3 mths out of that warranty. Do I have to redo whole tranny? Thanks!

  • Anonymous Apr 06, 2009

    Thanks alot!

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P0740 is a Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction, you will need to have just this circuit tested, it is mostly just a defective Torque converter clutch solenoid in the trans or a defective connection to the trans, u do not need another overhaul.

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