I have a 2000 Chevy venture and recently about 6 months ago had the transmission overhauled and now I have code p0742 showing up. Could it be replacing the water pump and fuel pump be causing the code problem?

You can ID the engine from the cars VIN chassis number

it's not in the bottom pan it is in the side cover you will need to drop the side of the sunframe and remove the left axle shaft

i have the same issue in a 2000 chevy impala have the same issue so your tellin me theres so way to acees it without lowering the frame atleast partially ?
and would the transmission control solenoid be the same peice

Sounds like you still have a cooling system leak issue like a cracked cylinder head.

CODE PO218 - TRANSMISSION FLUID OVER TEMPERATURE.TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LOW OR CONTAMINATED BURNT OR DIRTY.CHECK TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES FOR DAMAGE OR RESTRICTION. CODE PO742 - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT STUCK ON. CODE P1811 - MAXIMUM ADAPTIVE LONG TERM SHIFT. CODE U1301 - CLASS 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY.POSSIBLE CAUSE CLASS 2 SERIAL DATA LINE WAS IN A HIGH STATE FOR 3 SECONDS DUE TO A SHORT TO VREF OR SYSTEM POWER. ONE OR MORE MODULES ON CLASS 2 LINE HAS AN SHORT TO POWER.LOOKING AT ONE OF THE CODES.TRANSMISSION GETTING TOO HOT.DUE TO OVERHEATING ENGINE OR YOU ARE TOWING OR PULLING MORE WEIGHT THAN YOUR VECHICLE CAN HANDLE.CAUSING ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT.

CHECK TRANS SHIFT MODULE OR TRANS INTER LOCK SWITCH

this is a shift solenoid code. The part is located in the transmission. Your going to have to pay the piper in order to get to the root cause. There is no other option.

For the 2000 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L V6:

Firing Order:
1-2-3-4-5-6

Cylinders:
.......(back).......
|...1....3....5...|
.......................
|...2....4....6...|
......(front)

Coil Connections:
.............(back)
..|.5..2.|..|.3..6.|..|.4..1.|
.............(front)

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P0742 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck On

TSB #00-07-30-007A: Whine Noise in Park or Neutral, Service Engine Soon or Service Vehicle Soon Lamp Illuminates (Replace Drive Sprocket Support Bearing) - (Jan 30, 2002)
Subject: Whine Noise In Park Or Neutral, Service Engine Soon or Service Vehicle Soon Lamp Illuminates (Replace Drive Sprocket Support Bearing)

Models:
1999-2000 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue/Ultra, Regal, Riviera
1999-2000 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, Venture
2000 Chevrolet Impala
1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1999-2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, Silhouette
1999-2000 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Prix, Montana with 3.4L, 3.5L or 3.8L Engine (VINs E, H, K, 1 -- RPOs LA1, LX5, L36, L67)
and Hydra-Matic 4T65-E Transaxle/Transmission (RPOs MN3, MN7, M15)

This bulletin is being revised to add the Chevrolet Impala to the models affected. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-07-30-007 (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).

Condition

Object



(1) Transmission ID Location
(2) SRTA Tag Location
(3) Hydra-Matic 4T65-E SRTA Tag
(4) Model Year (9 = 1999)
(5) Control Number
(6) Transmission
(7) Serial Number
(8) Julian Date
(9) Calendar Year (9 = 1999)
(10) Model
(11) Hydra-Matic 4T65-E ID Tag
(12) Model Year (9 = 1999)
(13) Line Built (1 = Line 1; 2 = Line 2; 3 = Line 3; 4 = Line 4)
(14) Transmission
(15) Julian Date
(16) Shift Built (A = First Shift; B = Second Shift; C = Third Shift)
(17) Model
(18) Serial Number in Base Code 31
(19) W = Warren Plant
(20) Hydra-Matic 4T65-E
(21) Model

Some owners of the above models equipped with a Hydra-Matic 4T65-E transaxle with a Julian Date prior to 0045 may comment on a whine noise in PARK and/or NEUTRAL or a Service Engine Soon or Service Vehicle Soon lamp that is illuminated. Upon investigation, a DTC P0741 or P0742 may be found.

Cause:
The above condition may be due to drive sprocket support bearing fluting and/or bearing failure.

Correction:
Replace the drive sprocket support bearing. Inspect the channel plate and drive sprocket for any abnormal wear, Turbine shaft for cut seals and/or nicks, and chain for excessive play due to failed bearings.

Important:
When installing the new bearing, the part number MUST be visible (facing upward). Before installing the drive sprocket, lubricate the bearing assembly with J 36850 assembly lubricant.

Refer to the 4T65-E Unit Repair Section for the installation procedure.

Service Part Information:
Part Number: 24214158
Description: Drive Sprocket Support Bearing


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Its possible that you can use a voltmeter to test for power and ground at the TCC solenoid connector and also resistance across the solenoid. The scan tool is helpful in pulling the codes, commanding the TCC on and off and monitoring the state of command while driving.

Hope help with this (remem,ber comment and rated this).

You need to replace the airbag clockspring. It is located inside the steering column and is fairly easy to do for the home mechanic. Be sure to disable the air bag system!! You can find this part that any parts store, for about $100.