1997 Subaru Legacy check engine code P0743

1997 SUBARU LEGACY
18,300 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LYNNTOMFLY
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Got code P0743, indicating "torque converter clutch circuit electrical." Looked at a couple of sites, including a Toyota site that indicated serious troubleshooting to determine if problem is ECM, shift solenoid valve, or harness/connectors.

Any suggestions?

I'm not into heavy maintenance, i.e., going into the transmission to check/change valve.

BTW, what's the ECM?

Many thanks!
Oct 1, 2009 at 4:26 PM
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I would expect a high probablity of the the solenoid.

However if there has been work done that the harness was damaged, that can change things.

The ECM is the electronic control module AKA the "computer"....Powertrain control module...tamatoes, tahmahtoes...

Do you want testing procedures?
Oct 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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[quote:3a390b1c99="Service Writer"]I would expect a high probablity of the the solenoid.

Do you want testing procedures?[/quote:3a390b1c99]



Yes, please.

Thanks!
Oct 2, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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Verify the flash codes, I think this will be #16
Oct 2, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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Many thanks.

Now I can talk intelligently with the transmission shop.
Oct 2, 2009 at 6:44 AM