A/T - MIL ON/DTC P0741 Set
T-SB-0007-11January 7, 2011
MIL "ON" DTC P0741
Service Category
Drivetrain
Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2009 - 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine and 4 speed automatic transaxle (2WD & 4WD) may exhibit a MIL ON condition with DTC P0741 - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Performance (Shift Solenoid Valve DSL) stored. Follow the Inspection and Repair procedures to address this condition.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Required Tools & Equipment
Additional TIS Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE).
Repair Procedure Overview
1. Remove the transaxle assembly with torque converter.
2. Drain the ATF from the torque converter assembly.
3. Inspect the torque converter clutch oil seal.
4. Order repair parts based on oil seal inspection.
A. If the seal is damaged replace the torque converter assembly.
B. If the seal is OK replace the transaxle and torque converter assemblies with a REMAN ATM.
5. Install the transaxle assembly with torque converter.
6. Add ATF-WS.
7. Complete the repair.
Repair Procedure
1. Connect Techstream and check for DTCs stored in the Engine & ECT.
A. Is P0741 the only DTC stored?
NOTE
If DTC P1578 (Brake System Malfunction) also set, this TSB still applies.
YES - Proceed to step 2.
NO - Diagnose the other DTC(s) first this TSB may NOT apply.
B. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual sections.
2. Remove the automatic transaxle assembly with torque converter.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:
3. Separate the torque converter assembly from the transaxle for inspection.
A. Drain the ATF from the torque converter assembly.
B. Inspect the torque converter oil seal for cuts or tears.
Is the torque converter oil seal damaged?
YES - Replace the torque converter assembly ONLY
NO - Replace the transaxle and torque converter assemblies with a remanufactured ATM unit.
4. Install the transaxle assembly with torque converter using the new/remanufactured components as needed.
Refer to TIS applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:
5. Connect TS and clear DTCs.
6. Reset the transaxle memory prior to test driving the vehicle.
Refer to TIS applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual:
7. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) initial learning.
Refer to TIS applicable model year RAV4 Repair Manual: