Honda Element. Manual - part 36

The ATF temperature sensor output voltage is less than 0.07 V for at least 10 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, shift to the P position, and wait for at least 10 seconds. 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the indicator 

When a malfunction is detected, the D indicator blinks, and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. The MIL does not come on. 

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting 
the battery. 

DTC P0713 (28): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0713: OPEN IN ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT 

Fig. 96: ATF Temperature Sensor Circuit Diagram 

General Description 

The ATF temperature sensor is a thermistor type sensor whose resistance changes according to the change in 
ATF temperature. The powertrain control module (PCM) sends a 5 V reference voltage to the grounded sensor 
through a pull-up resistor. When the ATF temperature is low, the sensor resistance increases and the PCM 
detects a high signal voltage. As the ATF temperature rises, the sensor resistance decreases and the PCM 
detects a low signal voltage. 

When the ATF temperature sensor signal voltage to the PCM is above the specification, indicating that the 
temperature is under the specification (open), a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

 

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The ATF temperature sensor output voltage is 4.93 V or more for at least 10 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, shift to the P position, and wait for at least 10 seconds. 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the indicator 

When a malfunction is detected, the D indicator blinks, and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. The MIL does not come on. 

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The DTC and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting 
the battery. 

DTC P0716 (15): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0716: PROBLEM IN INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

10 seconds or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL OFF, D indicator blinks

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Battery voltage

11.0 V

-

No active DTCs

P0711, P0712

 

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Fig. 97: Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Circuit Diagram 

Fig. 98: Vehicle Speed Graph 

General Description 

The input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor is attached to the outside of the transmission housing. The input shaft 
(mainshaft) speed sensor generates a pulsing signal according to the speed of the input shaft (mainshaft) idler 
gear on the input shaft (mainshaft). Using that signal, the powertrain control module (PCM) determines the 
speed of the input shaft (mainshaft). If no pulses occur with the input shaft (mainshaft) rotating, the PCM 
detects a malfunction that may be caused by an open, a temporary open, or a short to ground. Based on the 
velocity ratio measured by the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the input shaft (mainshaft) speed 
sensor, a malfunction is detected and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

10 seconds or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON, D indicator blinks

 

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Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The vehicle speed measured by the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor/(divided by) the vehicle speed 
measured by the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor < 0.188 for at least 10 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and drive the vehicle at a speed of 13 mph (20 km/h) or more for at least 10 seconds. 

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Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by 
disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0717 (15): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Engine speed 500 rpm

-

Vehicle speed 13 mph (20 km/h)

-

Battery 
voltage

11.0 V

-

Shift lever 
position

D, 2, or 1

No active 
DTCs

P0705, P0706, P0717, P0721, P0722, P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, P0970, P0971, 
P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980, P0982, P0983, P0985, P0986

Others

Not during shifting
Not when the shift lever is being shifted
No electrical noise in the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor output circuit

 

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2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element