# Replace the solenoids or get a new transmission on a 2000 Honda Civic?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-solenoids-or-get-a-new-transmission-on-a-2000-honda-civic/6479>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 27, 2007, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-solenoids-or-get-a-new-transmission-on-a-2000-honda-civic/6479 "2007-10-27T02:11:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![ihatemycar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b77776/32.png) [@ihatemycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ihatemycar)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-solenoids-or-get-a-new-transmission-on-a-2000-honda-civic/6479/1 "2007-10-27T02:11:10Z")

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I have a 2000 Honda Civic with 68,000 miles on it. My check engine light went on 2 weeks ago - the code is PO740 torque converter clutch. I’ve taken it to 2 dealerships and both tell me I need a new transmission - cost of $3000. I’ve looked on line - and there seems to be a problem with the linear solenoids and transmission fluid for those years of Hondas. Should I replace the transmission for about half of what I paid for the car?

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**Author:** ![GreasyJack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/df705f/32.png) [@GreasyJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreasyJack)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-solenoids-or-get-a-new-transmission-on-a-2000-honda-civic/6479/2 "2007-10-27T04:52:04Z")

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Hmmm… I don’t know about Hondas, but on GM’s, the torque convertor clutch is a common failure and a pretty simple repair. I’d take it to an independant transmission shop for a third opinion.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-solenoids-or-get-a-new-transmission-on-a-2000-honda-civic/6479/3 "2007-10-27T05:42:53Z")

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I agree with GreasyJack, the dealerships didn’t troubleshoot your transmission. Trouble Code P0740 is, “Torque Converter Clutch SOLENOID CIRCUIT”. This could be something as simple as a TCC relay. A LOT cheaper than $3000. Go to an independent repair shop.