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Edmunds
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
P0740: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
What does the P0740 error code mean? The check engine light diagnostic trouble code P0740 stands for "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction/Open Circuit Malfunction." The code is set when there are electrical faults with your car's torque converter clutch solenoid or the solenoid circuit. It can cause check engine lights, shifting issues, stalling, shuddering, higher engine speeds, or even reduced fuel economy. Usually, low or poor-quality transmission fluid, among other transmission issues, is to blame. Why is this issue important? The torque converter clutch, or TCC, functions like a coupler. It conveys the mechanical power made by the movement of your car's pistons within the engine to the transmission, which eventually results in the wheels of your car spinning. A broken link in this chain can lead to drive issues, like stalling. Can I safely drive my car with this error code? It isn't a good idea to go anywhere unless absolutely necessary with a faulty torque converter clutch. The issue can cause your torque converter transmission to slip or fail to engage properly and potentially overheat the transmission. The increased friction can lead to temperature issues and possible long-term damage. The car may not drive well in any case, as these issues will lead to problems like stalling, bad gas mileage, or hard 'shifts' as the transmission struggles to fully engage and transmit the engine's mechanical energy to the wheels. Common symptoms of the P0740 error code The check engine light is illuminated Poor fuel efficiency Shifting problems like slipping, hard shifts, or failure to engage gears Overheating transmission, or a burning smell as a result Higher rpm or engine speed indicated How is the P0740 error code diagnosed? Use an OBD-II scanner to confirm the presence of the P0740 code. Some vehicles may not have a dedicated P0740 code but may throw a similar fault shown as a different code. to confirm the presence of the P0740 code. Some vehicles may not have a dedicated P0740 code but may throw a similar fault shown as a different code. Inspect transmission fluid : Poor-quality transmission fluid or low transmission fluid can cause the P0740 code : Poor-quality transmission fluid or low transmission fluid can cause the P0740 code Check wiring and connectors : Examining the transmission's wiring harness for faults related to the solenoid circuit may reveal damage or loose connectors. : Examining the transmission's wiring harness for faults related to the solenoid circuit may reveal damage or loose connectors. Test the torque converter clutch solenoid: A multimeter tool can be used to check the solenoid's resistance and functionality. How is the P0740 error code repaired? Replace the faulty torque converter clutch solenoid. Repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors in the torque converter clutch circuit. Flush the transmission fluid if it is dirty or degraded. More information on OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes Follow the link below to reach our diagnostic check engine trouble codes catalog: On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) trouble code directory
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Car-toons are coming to town — graphic designer brings twisted 2D cars to NYC
Joshua Vides sees things in black and white. And with the skill of an illusionist and an eye for twisted art, the Left Coaster's handiwork is drawing the attention of funky car fanatics everywhere — from the City of Angels to the city that doesn't sleep. 'I came up with this 2D style that uses black-and-white paint to make a three-dimensional [vehicle] look like its original sketch,' Vides, a 35-year-old graphic designer from Southern California, told The Post. 11 Joshua Vides credited himself with pioneering the 'Reality to Idea' 2D concept back in 2018. Emmy Park for NY Post Vides embraces what he calls his 'Reality to Idea' technique to make wild, car-encased art that looks two-dimensional — like it just rolled off the funny pages of a newspaper — and which, depending on the size of the auto he uses for a canvas, can take upward of 200 hours across two months to complete. And he's brought his comic strip-inspired optical illusions to the Big Apple. For his 'Check Engine Light' show — a free fête, running through Tuesday, May 6, at 16 Morton St. in the West Village — Vides used nearly 10 gallons of black-and-white paint and spent more than 168 hours transforming a 1995 26-foot stretch limousine and a 1991 Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle into 'toon-tastic treats for the eyes. 11 Vides, a full-time graphic designer, has applied his 2D painting style to cars, sneakers, designer bags and more. Emmy Park for NY Post He's already sold the look-at-me limo — a $10,000 investment — to a local car collector for 'much, much' more money than he spent making the sketchy renovations. 'It's a long process, but I'm super super proud of my work,' said Vides, a former Riverside County, California, firefighter/EMT. He walked away from the firehouse in the early 2010s to pursue art as a full-time gig. Now a married father of three, Vides said his career switch from emergency response to 2D innovation has 'totally changed' his life for the better. 'I'm really fortunate to tell stories through my art,' he gushed. 'I don't just paint any car — I need to have a special connection to each car that I paint.' 11 Vides was a firefighter/EMT but left his profession in the early 2010s to pursue art as a full-time gig. @joshuavides A staunch Y2K-era movie buff, the millennial procures vintage automobiles in working condition — hot wheels reminiscent of cars featured in a few of his favorite flicks — then strips them of their original paint jobs, covers them in white acrylic and decks them out with black details. His masterful makeover gives each chariot a flattened, yet flashy, finish. To give the limo a doodle-like redo, for instance, Vides overhauled its interior and exterior with black-and-white colors, plus new upholstery, tires and bright lights. 11 As a kid of the 1990s, Vides always imagined cruising through NYC like Macaulay Culkin's character, Kevin McCallister, in the 1992 hit 'Home Alone 2.' Emmy Park for NY Post 11 Culkin's limo ride around NYC served as inspiration for Vides' latest 2D creation. ©20thCentFox 11 Vides purchased the limo from a car dealer in San Diego for $3,000 and invested approximately $7,000 in making the renovations, ultimately selling it at a major profit. Emmy Park for NY Post He chose to revamp the swanky shuttle, for which he paid $3,000, in a cartoonish homage to Kevin McCallister's sweet stretch limo in 'Home Alone 2″ — a '90s classic Vides watched religiously as a kid. 'The entire project took 144 hours to complete over two weeks,' he said of the freaky face-lift. Keeping true to an achromatic theme, the trailblazer shelled out an additional $7,000 to expert upholsterers and car detailers, tasking them with producing interior decor that matched his black-and-white masterwork — and created an optimal setting for selfies, of course. 'People can sit inside and get a photo or video,' said Vides, adding, however, that the 30-year-old limo is 'too fragile' to take for fun spins through traffic. 11 Vides' creative process often takes hundreds of hours. Emmy Park for NY Post 11 Vides said the inspiration to paint the motorcycle came from 'Paid in Full,' a Y2K classic film based in NYC. Emmy Park for NY Post The same goes for his picture-esque bike. 'It was actually tougher to paint than the limo,' he said of the early-1990s motorcycle. It's a hot rod like the two-wheelers seen in the 2002 action thriller 'Paid in Full' — another one of Vides' best-loved blockbusters. 11 Vides told The Post that he loves movies from the early aughts, such as 'Paid in Full,' which feature fast cars and bikes. He paid $2,000 for the cruiser — then spent two 12-hour shifts sanding off its original fiery red paint job. 'I had to take all the panels off the bike and paint each one individually,' Vides explained, telling The Post that repainting an entire motorcycle as a unit could damage its engine and brakes. 'Then, I painted the panels white, let them dry for 24 hours, added the black details, let them dry,' he said of the painstaking process. The final step before packing them up for their cross-country trip was adding clear-coat sealant, a transparent layer of paint that shields the auto's body from environmental damage and adds a glossy shine. 11 Vides has hundreds of thousands of followers online who fawn over his work. @joshuavides 11 As a creative, Vides is grateful that he gets to make wow-worthy art that bring people joy. Emmy Park for NY Post It cost him $5,000 to ship both vehicles from LA to NYC. But the 2D tastemaker said making his art isn't about money — it's about the freedom of being unapologetically avant-garde. 'I don't stress about success or having a certain amount of people to come to my show,' Vides insisted. 'It's more important that I'm happy with the work I get to showcase. 'If other people like it, that's just kind of a bonus.' Joshua Vides' 'Check Engine Light' runs May 1 through 6 at the Morton St. Partners at 16 Morton St. Garage. Free admission.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Photos of the Joshua Vides Pop-Up Show, 'Check Engine Light'
READ THE FULL STORY A February pop-up art show in Los Angeles, Check Engine Light, featured the work of Californian Joshua Vides that he calls Reality to Idea, or RTI. The show featured three black-and-white-painted cars in a black-and-white world. "It's taking everything back to its original sketch," as Vides describes it. Scroll through for a look at the show. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is It Real? Artist Takes 3-D Cars and Makes Them Look Two-Dimensional
Southern California artist Joshua Vides curated a visually striking exhibit in downtown LA last weekend featuring three cars wrapped and painted in black-and-white in a black-and-white setting that made the familiar sports car shapes look like they were flat, two-dimensional drawings. And yet you could walk around them as if you'd entered a multi-dimensional sliver of the automotive universe. The exhibit was called Check Engine Light, and it was like nothing you've seen before. You may know Vides from when he did the white-and-pinstriped livery that was on the Ferrari F1 cars at Las Vegas, as well as drivers suits worn by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. He does sneakers with a similar black-on-white look. He has done installations where he did an entire football field, a volleyball court, and any number of different media. The show only lasted four days and it's closed now, but you can follow him on Instagram @joshuavides. ALSO CHECK OUT A PORSCHE & FERRARI PACKED WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES
