cheapest way is to put a junk yard transmission in the car to rebuild it is about $2000 vs 600 for used transmission
Trouble code P0741 means:Torque converter clutch,circuit performance problem or stuck in off position
check transmission fluid for correct amount or being dirty if fluid is ok your transmission is wearing out
The transmission is a mitsubishi M05D-R2 5speed transmission. The fluid capacity is 4 quarts of ATF, most guys with shifting trouble have seen shifting improvement switching to Mobil-1.
best case senario, low trans fluid. worse case senario bad transmission.
Had same problem with 1998 ford contour gl. Replaced transmission range sensor and problem stopped.
The first two steps are check the fluid and check the computer for trouble codes.
I'm not sure, but it may be time to have the transmission serviced.
The transmission is 100% computer controlled. If you are having a shifting issue you need to have the system checked for trouble codes.
Take the car to a reputable transmission shop and have then perform a transmission flush and filter change. Have them inspect the inside of the filter and transmission pan magnet for metal shavings. The transmission may need to be rebuilt.
The first two things to check would be the transmission fluid level, and have it checked for codes. A lot of transmission problems will set trouble codes.
You can tell if the transmission is bad on almost any car by looking for jerky acceleration when driving, especially when moving from low to higher speeds. If the car is jerky, or seems to be having trouble shifting, it is likely a problem with the transmission.
Absolutely not. Change the transmission filter.