What does this code mean?
The lock-up clutch does not achieve the expected operating result. The wording may mention a circuit, but the failure is not necessarily electrical: hydraulic pressure loss or mechanical damage can cause the observed performance. Honda documents a cracked lock-up piston on a specifically identified Accord application.
Sources and interpretation [1]
A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Before replacing a part
Confirm transmission type and capture lock-up command, slip data and related codes using the vehicle's procedure. For the Honda example, check VIN eligibility and current coverage with Honda; the 2023 bulletin does not establish that a vehicle is still under warranty today.
Manufacturer communications
5Original wording in English
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0741
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648,…
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0741
TRANSAXLE- CD4E- HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 628 OR P0741- SERVICE TIP. *JD
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0741
HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTC'S 628 OR P0741. *TW
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0741
VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARSH SHIFTS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT ACCOMPANIED BY DTCS 628 OR P0741. *JD
FORD, MERCURY
Reported code forms P0741
TRANSAXLE - CD4E - HARSH SHIFT AND/OR ENGAGEMENT - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 628 OR P0741. *TW
Check vehicle applicability
4A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
Historical vehicle association; OBD-II compatibility is not established by this record.
Historical records · 13 · Historical vehicle association; OBD-II compatibility is not established by this record.
Sources and interpretation
These explanations are editorial summaries of the linked manufacturer material. PDF page numbers count from the first file page. Original publications are in English; translations are reference aids. A cited edition is not a claim that it is the manufacturer's latest instruction.
- 23-076 · 2017 Accord 6AT torque converter, P0741 ↗
American Honda Motor Co. · PDF page(s) 1, 2 ·
Source check date · 2026-10-27
Can I keep driving?
A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.