P0744 MAZDA Slip Control Malfunction

Possible causes
– Faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve
– Torque converter clutch solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
– Torque converter clutch solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection
– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid
When is the code detected?
The P0744 is detected when A/T cannot perform lock-up even if electrical circuit is good.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0744 MAZDA Description
The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid valve is activated, with the gear in D4, by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the vehicle speed and the Engine Control Module (ECM). Lock-up piston operation will then be controlled. When the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated, the torque converter lockup clutch will engage creating a 1 to 1 RPM ratio between the transmission input shaft and the rotational speed of the torque converter.
Lock-up operation, however, is prohibited when A/T fluid temperature is too low.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed (less than 2/8) in lock-up condition, the engine speed should not change abruptly. If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is no lock-up.