Honda Element. Manual - part 61

The return signal does not match the command to turn ON shift solenoid valve E for at least 1 second.

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, shift to P position, and wait for at least 1 second. 

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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 P0986 (61): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0986: OPEN IN SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE E CIRCUIT 

Fig. 179: Shift Solenoid Valve E Circuit Diagram

 

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Fig. 180: Shift Solenoid Valve Driving Signal Combination Table 

General Description 

When shift solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E are turned ON, the hydraulic pressure circuit opens. The hydraulic 
pressure circuit supplies/discharges hydraulic pressure to/from each clutch according to the combination of the 
ON/OFF status of those valves and the shift valves. The powertrain control module (PCM) commands the 
driver circuit to turn on the shift solenoid valve. The circuit diagnoses malfunctions such as a circuit short or 
open, and sends back a return signal during the PCM's command. When the return signal does not match the 
PCM command, a malfunction is detected by the PCM. The malfunction is detected when the return signal does 
not match the PCM command to turn OFF the shift solenoid valve, and a DTC is stored. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

1 second or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON, D indicator blinks

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Battery voltage

11.0 V

-

No active DTCs

P0976, P0977, P0985

 

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The return signal does not match the command to turn OFF shift solenoid valve E for at least 1 second.

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in D position for at least 1 second. 

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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 P1009 (56): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P1009: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ADVANCE MALFUNCTION 

 

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Fig. 181: Identifying Variable Valve Timing Control Components Location With Flow Diagram

General Description 

The variable valve timing control (VTC) system controls the phase of the intake camshaft. It uses oil pressure to 
operate the VTC actuator so the valve timing is optimized depending on driving conditions. The engine control 
module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the phase control command and the actual timing of 
the camshaft by using camshaft position (CMP) sensor A. If an over-advanced camshaft phase (compared to the 
directed value) continues or when the camshaft phase is otherwise abnormal, a malfunction is detected and a 
DTC is stored. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

When the camshaft phase value is not 24.0 ° or less within the monitored area (camshaft phase control directed 
value plus failure judgment value) after 3 seconds have passed, or when the camshaft phase value is 20.0 ° or 
less and continues for 3 seconds or more, even when the VTC does not actuate. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine. Let it idle. 

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 
ECM/PCM memory. 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

0.5 second or more, up to 3 seconds

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL ON

OBD Status

N/A

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Elapsed time after starting the 
engine

0.5 second

-

No active DTCs

P0335, P0339, P0340, P0341, P0344

Other

After restarting the engine with the intake camshaft angle 10 ° for 0.5 
second or more

 

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