Corolla P0741 Code Scanning and Diagnosing

We scan and diagnose a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 260,000 miles.

[@caseyrice768]

Maybe about 10 years ago when I finally committed to buying a newer car, I was driving a 1970 Dodge at the time, that generation of Corolla was at the top of my list. I ended up going in a different direction and often regret it. They are great little cars

[@TheDrivenDave]

They are tough little cars. If I weren’t so tall I probably would have bought one by now

[@chrismoritz538]

Tip: To get it to pass inspection at least in Texas, turn the overdrive button on the shifter to off and drive it like that for 50-75 miles until all the I/M readiness systems are cleared. Then get it inspected. It should pass. Mine is a 2006 so I'm assuming the 2005 has the same O/D button.

[@TheDrivenDave]

Great tip!

[@Chakrakid]

Would this work for smog in CA? I'm assuming this is just to bypass the check engine rule rule for smog checks right?

[@tamboricua]

Hi Chris, should we get the Check Engine light cleared out first? Thanks for the tip.

[@chrismoritz538]

@@tamboricua Yes. If you have a diagnostic tool, you can clear the codes. The tools are $25-50 on amazon. You could also unhook the battery and let the modules drain. I believe that clears that code out.

[@tamboricua]

@@chrismoritz538 Hi Chris!!! Did unhook the battery to clear the check engine light and then drove it for about 25 miles with the O/D off. I was able to pass the inspection. Thank you very much for this very valuble tip. 👍

[@GD-xu3zz]

Always will trust Scotty Kilmer and ChrisFix

[@MrGee509]

You have to go through a drive cycle in order for the code to come back on or the transmission fluid needs to warm back up it's obvious that you've only used that machine maybe once to erase the dtcs was a mistake because now you have to go through the whole cycle again for the pot back up. Just a good learning experience for you hope you're learning peace

[@TheDrivenDave]

Thanks! It’s always great to learn😎

[@MrGee509]

You are welcome! If you would like to learn more, we could always learn from each other, after all, learning that a doors is not only door when the door is AJAR! LOL! opportunities ARE ENDLESS when learning is involved! ✌️

[@quikekoriah]

Hi! Great video! I'm from Mexico, and one year ago I bought a 2008 CE (my first car❤) with 80k miles and I love it! But like a good elder guy, it has its little issues like this, so I really appreciate to share your XP to be calm about mine. I wanna ask you a couple of questions about it... 1) how MPG gives yours??? 2) how many catalytic converters does it have? Because last week while I changed the 02 sensor, I discovered my car doesn't have any one and now I have a P0420 code 😅 here in Mexico is not really a problem but I'm curious about it, to evaluate if I should buy a new CC to improve the fuel efficiency 🤷

[@TheDrivenDave]

Thanks for watching and I hope you’re enjoying your Corolla! This one belongs to a family member so I sadly can’t really answer your questions. I don’t think you need to replace your CC if it’s already gone. You wouldn’t gain much MPG and the cost would be high. If it’s running well, it’s probably fine without. Best wishes!

[@new2me78]

Question for you. Do cars there normally not have catalytic converters or is it due to thief?

[@jswem82]

Man, it really sucks when a transmission code sets off the CEL preventing a car from passing smog (in CA anyway). My 98 Camry had a sticky shift solenoid that was literally only noticeable on the first 2-3 shift of the day, but CEL on = automatic fail in CA - __- If it's not acting weird at that mileage, hopefully it stays off long enough to just reset it as needed! People used to unplug the TC solenoids on GM transmissions all through the 80s-90s when they'd stick and make the car stall, and keep driving 'em. That feels way more par for the course with GM though 😂

[@TheDrivenDave]

I forgot about that issue in your car! Such a PITA small problem that causes a bigger problem. At least the car still drove nicely

[@new2me78]

P0741 goes on and off randomly same with p0171. I passed smog just fine recently and haven't had the check engine lights in about a month. p0171 has been like this for a year at least and I just stopped trying to fix the p0171 since it randomly happens. I think it maybe the intake manifold gasket but not too sure.

[@new2me78]

p0741 only started happening when I wanted to use overdrive also

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

The MOST IMPORTANT word in the code description is: CIRCUIT Hint: Just imagine all this nuttiness over a corroded pin in the harness side of the transmission plug!

[@TheDrivenDave]

Good tip! I’ll pass that along. Thanks for watching!

[@RicardoHernandez-iw7cp]

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