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GM 4T65E
TCC SURGE AT HIGH SPEEDS OR DTC P0741
COMPLAINT: Vehicles equipped with the 4T65E transaxle may exhibit a Torque converter clutch surge at
highway speeds or a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0741, TCC stuck off, before or after
overhaul.
CAUSE: The cause may be, a leaking bore plug “O” ring on the Torque Converter Regulator Valve
train. Refer to Figure 1 to see a partial hydraulic circuit of the Torque Converter Regulator
valve when the TCC is off. Refer to Figure 2 to see a partial hydraulic circuit of the Torque
Converter Regulator valve when the TCC is on. Notice, when there is a leak in the TCC
Signal Circuit, the torque converter regulator valve may move to the left causing insufficient
converter apply pressure, allowing the Torque Converter Clutch to slip, causing a surging
sensation or the P0742 code.
CORRECTION: Refer to Figure 3 and 4 for the valve locations in the valve body and replace the “o”ring on the
Torque Converter Regulator Valve bore plug (item number 328).
Special thanks to
Jim at Lee Miles
05-36
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TCC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT IN
DRIVE 2ND 3RD AND 4TH GEARS
(Converter Clutch Released)
TCC
RELEASE
(Switch Open)
Scanner Reads
“Open”.
2ND CLUTCH
APPLY
TCC CONV. FEED
2ND
CONTROL
(PWM)
SOLENOID RELEASE
TCC SIGNAL (PWM)
Ex
Ex
COOLER
LOW/1ST GEAR
TCC REGULATOR
VALVE TCC REG APPLY
LINE
Ex
This diagram shows the transmission in 2nd, 3rd, or, 4th gear, with converter clutch released.
Notice the TCC PWM solenoid is exhausting the TCC signal oil (2nd Clutch).
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TCC HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT IN
DRIVE 2ND 3RD AND 4TH GEARS
(Converter Clutch Applied)
TCC
RELEASE
(Switch Closed)
Scanner reads
“Closed”.
2ND CLUTCH
CONV APPLY
TCC CONV. FEED
CONTROL
(PWM)
SOLENOID RELEASE
TCC SIGNAL (PWM)
Ex
COOLER
LOW/1ST GEAR
Ex
TCC REGULATOR
VALVE
TCC REG APPLY
LINE
Ex
TCC REGULATOR
VALVE BORE PLUG
AND “O” RING
This diagram shows the transmission in 2nd, 3rd, or, 4th gear, with converter clutch applied.
Notice the TCC PWM Solenoid is energized , and TCC signal oil is pushing TCC valve to the right. This same signal oil
strokes the TCC regulator valve to the right. A leaking “O”-ring on the bore plug for the TCC regulator valve may cause
the TCC reg. Valve to limit the amount of converter apply pressure by allowing the valve to move to the left.
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VALVE BODY IDENTIFICATION
“O”RING
301 CONTROL VALVE BODY 317 1-2 SHIFT VALVE SPRING
302 LINE BOOST VALVE AND BUSHING RETAINER 318 1-2 SHIFT VALVE
303 LINE BOOST VALVE BORE PLUG 320 TORQUE SIGNAL REGULATOR VALVE SPRING
304 LINE BOOST VALVE 321 TORQUE SIGNAL REGULATOR VALVE
305 TCC PWM SOLENOID "O" RING SEAL 322 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
306 TCC PWM SOLENOID "O" RING SEAL 323 LINE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SPRING
307 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID "O" RING SEAL 324 LINE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
309 REVERSE BOOST VALVE BUSHING 325 LINE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SPRING RETAINER
310 REVERSE BOOST VALVE 326 TCC REGULATOR APPLY VALVE SPRING
311 PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE OUTER SPRING 327 TCC REGULATOR APPLY VALVE
312 PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE INNER SPRING 328 TCC REGULATOR APPLY VALVE BORE PLUG "O" RING SEAL
313 PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE 329 TCC REGULATOR APPLY VALVE BORE PLUG
314D 1-2, 3-4 SHFIT SOLENOID RETAINER 334 TCC PWM SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
314E PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID RETAINER 335 TCC CONTROL VALVE
314F TCC PWM SOLENOID RETAINER 336 TCC CONTROL VALVE SPRING
314G TCC REGULATOR APPLY VALVE BORE PLUG RETAINER
315A 1-2, 3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
316A 1-2, 3-4 SHIFT SOLENOID "O" RING SEAL
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VALVE BODY IDENTIFICATION
301 CONTROL VALVE BODY 353 3-2 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE RETAINER
314A 1-2, 3-4 ACCUMULATOR VALVE RETAINER 354 3-2 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE BORE PLUG
314B 4-3 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE RETAINER 355 3-2 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE SPRING
314C 2-3 SHIFT SOLENOID RETAINER 356 3-2 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE
315B 2-3 SHIFT SOLENOID ASSEMBLY 357 2-3 SHIFT VALVE
316 2-3 SHIFT SOLENOID "O" RING SEAL 359 4-3 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE BORE PLUG
339 1-2 ACCUMULATOR VALVE BORE PLUG 360 4-3 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE
340 3-4 ACCUMULATOR VALVE SPRING 361 4-3 MANUAL DOWNSHIFT VALVE SPRING
341 3-4 ACCUMULATOR VALVE 362 3-4 SHIFT VALVE
342 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE BUSHING RETAINER 363A REVERSE SERVO BOOST VALVE BORE ROLL PIN
343 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE BORE PLUG 363B FORWARD SERVO BOOST VALVE BORE ROLL PIN
344 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE 366A REVERSE SERVO BOOST VALVE SPRING
345 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE BUSHING 366B FORWARD SERVO BOOST VALVE SPRING
346 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE SPRING 367A REVERSE SERVO BOOST VALVE
350 1-2 ACCUMULATOR VALVE 367B FORWARD SERVO BOOST VALVE
351 1-2 ACCUMULATOR VALVE SPRING 385 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE RETAINER
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