P0741 fault code: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off

P0741 means “Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off” — a transmission fault in the powertrain.

Can I DIY?

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This is the conservative boundary from the reviewed code record. This page has no frozen site-wide safety grade, so it does not publish a repair route.

What to tell the garage about P0741

Do not drive. The gearbox computer reports that the lock-up clutch inside the torque converter is not applying as commanded, or remains disengaged. That is an automatic-gearbox issue. We have no verified home diagnosis.

Take these reviewed, code-specific details with you. They help the garage confirm the fault without turning this page into a repair procedure.

  • Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off: Registration number
  • Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off: Exact code P0741 and any other codes stored with it
  • Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off: Whether the engine management light is steady or flashing
  • Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off: Whether the car still moves in Drive, and any slipping or overheating
P07xxTransmission
MOT fail riskif the warning light stays on

What does P0741 mean?

P0741 is a generic (SAE standard) powertrain code reported by your car’s engine control unit. It sits in the P07xx block, which covers transmission. The stored description is “Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off”. The code itself tells you which circuit or system tripped the fault — not always the exact part that failed.

Will P0741 fail an MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT (automatic fail) until the fault is repaired and the light stays off.

Before booking your test, check what usually fails on your car: see our MOT pass rates by make and model, built from 33.1 million DVSA tests.

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Car diagnostic test cost: compare the scopeUK booking marketplaces currently publish diagnostic averages of about £52–£65. Engine management light on: steady or flashing?A steady engine management light means the computer has stored a fault. Drive with caution and get the code read. A flashing light is different — stop when it is safe.
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P0741 — quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0741?

Do not drive. Driveability guidance is not available for this code — treat as do not drive until checked. We have no verified driving guidance for P0741, so this page is escalated rather than softened.

Will P0741 fail my MOT?

An illuminated engine management light is a Major defect at MOT (automatic fail) until the fault is repaired and the light stays off.

Fault-code identifiers are standard diagnostic facts. Their explanations and diagnostic guidance on this site are original editorial summaries, not reproduced SAE wording. MOT defect rules reflect the DVSA MOT inspection manual (2026). This page is general guidance for UK drivers, not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.