Possible causes

– 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
– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid

Tech notes

This is an electrical problem code. Could be a problem to the harness to the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid, the TCC solenoid connector or the TCC solenoid it self.

When is the code detected?

By performing a voltage drop test, the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid circuit is open or shorted.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0743 Description

The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid valve is activated, with the gear in D4, by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the vehicle speed and the Engine Control Module (ECM). Lock-up piston operation will then be controlled. When the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated, the torque converter lockup clutch will engage creating a 1 to 1 RPM ratio between the transmission input shaft and the rotational speed of the torque converter.
Lock-up operation, however, is prohibited when A/T fluid temperature is too low.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed (less than 2/8) in lock-up condition, the engine speed should not change abruptly. If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is no lock-up.

P0743 Information for specific makes

P0743 AUDI
P0743 BMW
P0743 CHRYSLER
P0743 DODGE
P0743 FORD
P0743 HYUNDAI
P0743 JEEP
P0743 KIA
P0743 LEXUS
P0743 MAZDA
P0743 MITSUBISHI
P0743 SUBARU
P0743 SUZUKI
P0743 TOYOTA
P0743 VOLKSWAGEN
P0743 HONDA