Honda Element. Manual - part 208

NO -Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

5. Measure the 3rd clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the 3rd clutch pressure within service limits?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Shift valves A and D are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the 
transmission, then go to step 12. 

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

8. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 3rd gears.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 8.  

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0733 indicated?  

YES -Repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 10, go 
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicated FAILED, repair the 3rd clutch, or replace the transmission. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8. 

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

14. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 3rd gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 14.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0733 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the 
output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0733 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft 
(mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 
If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 14. 

DTC P0734: PROBLEM IN 4TH CLUTCH AND 4TH CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (4TH GEAR 
INCORRECT GEAR RATIO) 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch 

material. 

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?  

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Replace the ATF (see ATF REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 4. 

4. Measure the line pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the line pressure within service limits?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

5. Measure the 4th clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the 4th clutch pressure within service limits?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Shift valve B, shift valve C, the servo control valve, and the servo valve are stuck. Repair these 
valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

8. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 4th gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 8.  

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0734 indicated?  

YES -Repair the 4th clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0734 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 10, go 
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicated FAILED, repair the 4th clutch, or replace the transmission. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8. 

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

14. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 4th gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 14.  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Is DTC P0734 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the 
output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0734 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft 
(mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 
If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 14. 

DTC P0735: PROBLEM IN 5TH CLUTCH AND 5TH CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (5TH GEAR 
INCORRECT RATIO) 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch 

material. 

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?  

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4. 

4. Measure the line pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the line pressure within service limits?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Repair the ATF pump and the regulator valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

5. Measure the 5th clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element