I did erase the code, but it comes back on about every 25-50 miles. Usually it happens during take off, but never when just driving at crusing speed.

 

Ok the problem is a tiny o ring in the front of the converter that allows oil to leak past

Thus causing the fault

This is most common 3.0 and 2.7 engines and the only fix is a new converter

So avant80@2.6 you are right by what the book says but I am telling you exactly what the problem is

If another tech reads this he will know what im talking about

 

Exactly my experience. Cant say that you see it very often but the fix is always a new torque converter.

 

i have same code problem without any shifting problem.
guess what?
i am just keep driving until something really happens.

i don't feel like spend 3k to replace convertor.

 

I am a new Audi owner, 2001 Allroad 2.7L, with the same problem, DTC P0741. Other than hesitation on take-off a couple of times, I haven't noticed any performance problems. I am just wondering what Dvandy1 and hamsolo ending up doing about the problem with their Audis??? If anyone else has anymore input, I would love to hear it. I too am being told by Audi to replace the torque converter at $32K

Thanks!
tschanz

 

I have an Audi A6 2.7T also with the same problem. I have had the car for 3 years and love it, but this trouble code P0741 has been with me for over a year now and I have not noticed any real change in fuel economy or anything else. My mechanic (ex Audi now private) is also telling me I have to replace the torque converter to get the light to go off. Other than resetting it every few days.

I was thinking that if it is just an O-ring, I wonder if it would be possible to replace that O ring or seal it in some other wayinstead of replacingthe whole torque converter. Even if you had to do some major disassembly, it would have to be less than the $3k+ for a new one.