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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 12:33 PM
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Ive been getting a hesitation between 40 and 50. Hooked up scanner and p1740 code was shown. So I put a new tcc solenoid in and it did nothing. Still hesitation between 40 and 50. Also no misfire was detected. Could it be the overdrive solenoid or something else. Yesterday after I replaced the solenoid it did great for a 30 minute drive home. Today it did great on a 15 minute drive in town. But on the way home it started doing it again. Any ideas on what to look for now.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 12:40 PM
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That code seems to be for a transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch. I would check transmission fluid levels and replace the TFP.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 01:13 PM
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Do you know which engine you have ? Take a picture, someone here should know.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 03:24 PM
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Its the 5.4
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 05:23 PM
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You still have a low grade misfire. The count isn't high enough to register In the KAM yet.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 06:21 PM
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Ok my friend has a good scan tool. I usually take it to him when it acts up. It reads the misfire when not throwing codes
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