Reman 5R55S Throwing P0741 (Flashing O/D Light)

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I had a reman 5R55S installed at the end of July, filled with Mercon V synthetic. Drove fine for ~6 weeks, then the O/D light started flashing with P0741 (Torque Converter Clutch Performance/Stuck Off). No other codes.

What I know:
  • Fluid may not have been set correctly at install (engine running/warm/check plug). Possibly overfilled. Tried to check the level with a T27 bit but the drain plug was a T30 and I stripped it :redface:. (New plug coming in this weekend).
  • Cooler/lines were not flushed or replaced (lesson learned).
  • No external leaks.
  • Using OBDLink MX+, I logged the TCC data:
    • TCC Solenoid % = 100%
    • Slip Actual = ~200 RPM
    • Slip Desired = ~1020 RPM
    • Engine RPM ~1770
    • Trans Temp ~117°F
Symptoms:
  • PCM is commanding lockup, but clutch won't fully apply.
  • Solenoid seems to be working electrically (otherwise I'd see P0743 too?).
  • Code is consistent after driving at 45-60 MPH.
  • Car drives fine otherwise, no noticeable slipping in gears, just the code.
Before I drop the pan this weekend (replacing stripped drain plug, planning fluid/filter, cooler line flush etc.), is there anything else I should be looking for outside the transmission?

Note: It's a Street Smart reman with warranty, but I'd like to rule out anything simple before I go through the claim process.
 

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