B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - O/D OFF Light Flashing/MIL ON/DTCs P0740 P1741
Bulletin No 003/99
Issued 05/28/99
Revised
Section
O5
Applicable Model/s
1998 B-series
Subject
O/D OFF INDICATOR (O/D OFF) FLASHING, MIL "ON" DTCS P0740 AND/OR P1741
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
1998 B-Series built from 10/1/97 through 1/31/98.
DESCRIPTION
A flashing overdrive off indicator (O/D OFF) with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) "ON" and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or
P1740 may occur. This could be caused by a damaged Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid. A modified part is available to correct this problem.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer concern.
2.
Perform Workshop Manual diagnostic procedures and perform necessary repairs.
If concern is still present, inspect TCC solenoid for the following conditions. Refer to illustration.
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Lot numbers 769 or 771
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Broken crimping points
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Broken bracket
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Pintle is able to be moved in and out
Replace TCC solenoid if any of the above conditions are present.
3.
Clear DTCs.
