Honda Element. Manual - part 205

Fig. 112: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals A18 And A9 
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Is there 1.5-3.5 V?  

YES -Go to step 36. 

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

25. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals A21 and A9. 

Fig. 113: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals A21 And A9 
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Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal A21 and the output shaft (countershaft) 
speed sensor, then go to step 30. 

NO -Go to step 26. 

26. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

27. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).  

28. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A21 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 114: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A21 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal A21 and the output shaft 
(countershaft) speed sensor, then go to step 30. 

NO -Go to step 36. 

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

Fig. 115: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals A18 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

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

NO -Go to step 36. 

30. Reconnect all connectors.  

31. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

32. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

 

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33. 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.  

34. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0721 or P0722 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 
and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 35. 

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

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 34, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the output 
shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 33. 

36. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a 

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

37. 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.  

38. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0721 or P0722 indicated?  

YES -Cheek for poor connections or loose terminals between the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 
and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good, PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE 
PCM ), then go to step 37. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 39. 

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

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the 
original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated in step 38, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the output 
shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM 

 

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(see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 37. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 37. 

DTC P0723: OUTPUT SHAFT (COUNTERSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR INTERMITTENT FAILURE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Test-drive the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) in the D position through all five gears.  

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 3.  

5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0723 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

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 3. 

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector, and inspect the connector and 

connector terminals to be sure they are making good contact. 

Are the connector terminals OK?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NO -Repair the connector terminals, then go to step 8. 

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

9. Test-drive the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) in the D position through all five gears.  

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 9.  

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0723 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 12. 

NOTE:

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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board 
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

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This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused 
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.  

 

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