P0741 is the torque converter solenoid stuck off (TCC)

The first thing I would try is unplugging the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid and drive it for a while. If the symptoms disappear, then it is a bad TCC solenoid or TCC.

CODES WILL NEED TO BE CLEARED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FIRST

 

There is no way to unplug just the clutch solenoid on these cars so your advice will harm more than help, cause he will be running in circles

Same deal as the previous posts, its a bad converter

 

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 LouMan and ohboy3210 ending up doing about the problem with their Audis??? If anyone else has anymore input, I would love to hear it. I am being told by Audi to replace the torque converter at $32K

Thanks!
tschanz

 

I have an identical problem with the torque converter, bought my '00 A6 with 97k. I was told by the audi dealer $3170.44+tax. The V-Dub dealership told me they'd do it for about $2600.00+tax. I dont feel any problems from it and my check engine light goes on and off, so its probably deciding if it wants to go bad or not. Both dealers said I should replace the tranny with the torque converter (as it all comes together). Are they trying to clean me out or is there truth to this? Anyway I recently found a "Euro" mechanic, his prices are better than the dealers (whos isn't) so when I decide which way to go with this problem, i'll see what he says. Currently getting the belts, fluids, filters, and plugs changed from him. So as the trust builds i'll ask him about it. Oh, by the way, can this torque converter issue cause leaking?? I think my car is leaking but unsure because so many ppl park where im at, and it looks dry underneath. Any input on that'll be apprieciated.

 

I had this too:
Address 02: Auto Trans
Controller: xxxxxxxxxx
Component: AG5 01V 2.5lTDI RdW 3536
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
1 Fault Found:
17125 - Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off.
P0741 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent

when going uphill 70-100km/h and tiptronic makes downshift from 5 to 4 converter start to slither until stop car.
Change EGR valve (!!!) solved the problem (improper values from Air Mass Metter).

I know similar problem with other Audi and replace Multi Function Switch helped.

I know one more Audi, guys have changed converter and error still appear.