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transmission doesn't lock up at highway speeds

Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SL2 1.8 L

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The location of the TCC solenoid is located in the valve body

BULLETIN NO.: 96-T-61

ISSUE DATE: November, 1996

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Transaxle-10

CORPORATION NO.: 687108

SUBJECT:
MIL (SERVICE ENGINE SOON Lamp) On with Only DTC P0741 in PCM Memory (Replace TCC Actuator or Input Shaft Converter O - Ring Seal)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-1997 Saturns equipped with MP6/MP7 automatic transaxles

CONDITION:
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (SERVICE ENGINE SOON telltale lamp) On with only DTC P0741 (Transaxle TCC Actuator - No TCC) in PCM memory. This condition frequently occurs at low mileage (less than 1600 km [1000 miles]).

CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by a malfunctioning TCC actuator or a damaged input shaft converter O-ring seal.

CORRECTION:
When diagnosing DTC P0741, refer to the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1. Connect scan tool and retrieve diagnostic trouble code(s).

^ If DTCs other than DTC P0741 are present, refer to the diagnostic chart for DTCs retrieved in the appropriate year "Automatic Transaxle Service Manual."

^ If only DTC PO741 is present, proceed to next step.

2. Perform an actuator quick check to verify proper TCC actuator operation. (Refer to appropriate year "Automatic Transaxle Service Manual" for actuator quick check procedure.)

^ If TCC actuator is stuck/no tone, or muffled/low tone, replace TCC actuator and/or check for terminal tightness.

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