Expert: autohelp - 9/5/2009

Question
QUESTION: I followed the procedures for reviewing codes. The only codes showing are PCM P0741 Current and PCM P1860 Current. What does this mean and is this going to be an expensive repair?

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QUESTION: 2000 Caddi Deville Northstar

Answer
P0741 = Torque converter clutch solenoid inoperative.

P1860 = Torque converter is being overstressed due to the above code.

YES, This is going to be a very expensive repair as the transmission has to be removed from the vehicle and the TCC solenoid replaced as well as the torque converter.