Flatlander <flatlander47@cox.net> wrote in
news:n9gad5hfk9sgmguk4b8q96243harhmv8fe@4ax.com:

> My daughter's 2001 Civic LX had the Check Engine light come on. The
> error code was P0740, which is apparently a torque converter clutch
> malfunction. I assume that has something to do with the lockup
> function. Honda service in Tampa said it would be a transmission
> replacement but recommended she keep driving it until it quit - which
> may be soon or forever.



According to TSB 01-049, it's the torque converter thats gone bad.
Apparently there's paper material on the torque converter piston, and it
deteriorates.


>
> I've seen posts in several forums saying to have the transmission
> flushed but further posts that it really doesn't resolve the problem.
> Any suggestions? If it's just that the lockup may or may not work, I
> don't see that doing any damage for around-town driving. I'm inclined
> to tell her to keep driving it until other problems develop.
>
> The car is a 2001 Civic LX with 125k on it. She's put about 25k on
> herself. Car is otherwise in good shape. Belt changed about 10k ago.
> New tires, etc. So the car seems to be worth keeping.
>


If you're out of warranty and the dealer isn't willing to try and get you a
"goodwill" warranty fix, then your best bet is to just drive it until it
breaks.

You may wish to go back to the dealer and try this: Mention TSB 01-049. Ask
them if there's any way they can ask Honda to work a deal where, for
instance, Honda picks up the parts and you pick up the labor.
It might work.


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