AmirBillups

Engine and TVs light has come and the code is P0740 torque converter clutch solenoid circuit. What does this mean and what are my options. Am I ok to drive until its fixed?

01tl4tl

it means the trans is probably on its way out
how does the fluid look and smell?
year and miles?

see other trans failure threads for symptoms like flashing d5 light on dash or slipping-revving between gear changes,,slams into gear etc

you can drive it right until it stops shifting~
then drop in a junkyard accord/odessey trans

inspire86

I just pull the same code today..I was told its no point of changing the converter. I'm saving now for a new tranny.

AmirBillups

Its a 2003 tl. 129000 miles

01tl4tl

thats the trans death code
options now are rebuild yours at 2000-2500 dollars
or get a used unit from low miles crashed oddessey or accord,,
750 part-500-700 labor and you are good to go

see threads on subject

Skirmich

Woahhh! 2K-2.5 for Rebuild Sounds wayyy High with that you could Go Manual instead!

My rebuild was 1.3K... Now it seems its 1.4 if I didnt got the AV6 Trans.

webmastir

That's how much I paid for get it rebuilt few years ago (~$2k). It's not worth another one. I love this damn car so I'm going to ride it 'till she dies.

01tl4tl

where did you get a rebuild for 1300 and what did it include?
averages across the country where labor is high, 2000-2500-even seen 28 and 2900!!!
insane how shops will screw the unknowing

the used oddy/accord trans option is a good deal to keep the TL running
for as little maitenance and probs we have to spend money on,
the 105 and the trans are the big 2 budget killers
average out the cost over months and its not so bad,...it cost 50 bucks a month maitenance to enjoy,,,and you dont pay that each month ,,

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

got mine rebuilt for just over 1400 about 2 years ago, by a mechanic i've known for almost 10yrs and he grow up with my friends dad, i got hooked up, but everywhere i called gave me prices of 1500-1700

bk85

Just got a quote for $1,000 for labor and I provide the AV6 tranny. Seems a bit high for labor.

ErickUa5

Try another shop.

3.2TLc

^^^ Yeah, look around some more as ErickUa5 previously advised.
The "AV6" is basically an updated bolt-in replacement for our TL's. Not a hard job for a skilled shop.

While the time may vary, it's less than an 8 hour job. Most folks pay about $500 for installation labor, depending on what all else turns up. Buy a case of Honda DW1 fluid, the spin-on ATF filter, main seal gasket, mounts and any solenoids to save money on extra misc. stuff.