Honda Element. Manual - part 215

2nd in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

5. Check the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH ON?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Go to step 9. 

6. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds.  

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.  

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0843 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor 
connections or loose terminals between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM. If 
the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5. 

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

10. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.  

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

12. Measure the voltage between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector terminal and 

body ground. 

Fig. 120: Measuring Voltage Between 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector 
Terminal And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Replace the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (see 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 
FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 14.

 

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NO -Go to step 13. 

13. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminal C13 and body ground. 

Fig. 121: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminal C13 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C13 and the 2nd clutch transmission 
fluid pressure switch, then go to step 14. 

NO -Go to step 22. 

14. Reconnect all connectors.  

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

16. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

17. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

18. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

19. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 18.  

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0843 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure 
switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0843 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated 

 

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DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 2nd 
clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 17. 

22. 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 ).  

23. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

24. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

25. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 24.  

26. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0843 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure 
switch and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING 
THE PCM ), then go to step 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 27. 

27. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0843 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 26, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 2nd 
clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good 
PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If 
the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 23. 

DTC P0847: SHORT IN 3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT, OR 
3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK ON 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

NOTE:



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



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

 

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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Check the 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS when not in 3rd gear. 

Is the 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH ON?  

YES -Go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 7. 

4. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

5. Drive the vehicle in 4th gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds.  

6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0847 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for 
intermittent short to body ground between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM. 
If the tester indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.  

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

10. Check the 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is the 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH OFF?  

YES -Replace the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (see 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 
FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 15. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

13. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

14. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C10 and body ground. 

 

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