Code P0741

Tiny
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I was driving on the interstate car suddenly quit running no signs except I was slowing down put it in neutral tried to start while coasting no go pulled to shoulder. Tried again acted like a weak battery. Got a jump same deal dash lights go dim and hear a sound like starter tried but doesn't turn motor at all. Towed it to auto zone checked codes only one was p0741. Battery is only 6 months or so old. I put the battery in my Dodge 1500 which has been sitting for a few months and it cranked it no problem, so I don't suspect the battery. I read up on the code but can't see how it could cause this problem. Checked oil it was a little low added a quart level good. I can't check transmission fluid since it won't run. Also, the temperature gauge was normal when this happened. Any thoughts?
Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 5:26 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

I would start by removing the plugs and crank the motor to see if it turns normally.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Did you verify the oil level? It sounds like the engine is locking up.

Roy
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 5:50 AM
Tiny
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That's what I was trying not to think about. Can I try using a ratchet to turn it I know plugs out would make it easier just thought that would be quicker. Also, if it locked up when driving wouldn't that stop the car while in gear?
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 5:57 AM
Tiny
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I am going to check that though.
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 5:59 AM
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No, it would not.

You need to remove the plugs. It will turn hard with the plugs. You need all resistance taken away.

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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 6:14 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I will try that, thanks.
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 6:21 AM
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You are welcome.

Keep me updated.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 6:48 AM
Tiny
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It doesn't turn over same result.
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 8:01 AM
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Okay, you have an internal failure in the engine.

You will need either a used engine or a rebuild if that is what you want.

Let me know if you have any other questions

Roy
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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Thank you Roy, don't know what I am going to do yet.
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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 8:44 AM
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You are welcome.
Feel free to follow up with questions if you need advice.

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Monday, December 20th, 2021 AT 2:49 PM

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