P0740 HONDA Transmission Lock-Up Control System Fault

Possible causes
– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid
– Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve
– Torque converter clutch solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
– Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection
Tech description
On some Honda vehicles the P0740 code may be set by an overheating torque converter problem which is caused by an insufficient flow to the torque converter release circuit.
When is the obd code mean?
Diagnostic trouble code P0740 is detected when TCM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Transmission shift shock
– Vehicle may not shift into the highest gear
P0740 HONDA OBD Code Description