Honda Element. Manual - part 204

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Check for proper output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor installation (see INPUT SHAFT 

(MAINSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

4. 4WD: Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate 

freely. 

2WD: Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to 
rotate freely. Or raise the vehicle on a lift. 

5. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position with 

the engine speed 2,000 rpm or higher for at least 10 seconds. Slow down and stop the wheels.  

6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0721 or P0722 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor 
connections or loose terminals between the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

9. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P) and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector.  

10. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground, and between PCM 

connector terminal A9 and body ground. 

Fig. 106: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A8 And A9 Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 11. 

NO -Repair open in the wires between PCM connector terminals A8, A9, and ground (G101), or repair 

 

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poor ground (G101), then go to step 30.

11. Connect PCM connector A (31P).  

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Measure the voltage between output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector terminal No. 1 and body 

ground. 

Fig. 107: Measuring Voltage Between Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector 
Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 14. 

NO -Go to step 25. 

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

15. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).  

16. Check for continuity between output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector terminal No. 2 and body 

ground. 

Fig. 108: Checking Continuity Between Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector 
Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal A18 and the output shaft 
(countershaft) speed sensor, then go to step 30. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Check for continuity between output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector terminal No. 3 and body 

ground. 

Fig. 109: Checking Continuity Between Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector 
Terminal No. 3 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 18. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and ground (G101), or 
repair poor ground (G101), then go to step 30. 

18. Connect PCM connector A (31P).  

19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

20. Measure the voltage between output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector terminals No. 2 and No. 

3. 

 

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Fig. 110: Measuring Voltage Between Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector 
Terminals No. 2 And No. 3 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 21. 

NO -Go to step 29. 

21. Connect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector.  

22. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals A18 and A9. 

Fig. 111: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals A18 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there 0 V or about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 23. 

NO -Replace the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor (see INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED 
SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 30. 

23. Shift to the P position. Start the engine, and let it idle.  

24. Shift to the D position, allow the wheels rotate, and measure the voltage between PCM connector 

terminals A18 and A9. 

 

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