Honda Element. Manual - part 685

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, 
then go to step 1. If the connector and terminal fits are OK, go to step 21. 

NO -Go to step 20. 

20. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1157 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 19, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor 
(Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling 
until a result comes on. 

21. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or 

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).  

22. Start the engine, and let it idle.  

23. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1157 indicated?  

YES -If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE 
ECM/PCM ), then go to step 22. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 24. 

24. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1157 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, 
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or 
DTCs were indicated in step 23, go to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 1. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-
good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 22. If the ECM/PCM was 
substituted, go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on. 

DTC P1172: A/F SENSOR (SENSOR 1) CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE HIGH 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle.  

4. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1172 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 poor 
connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates 
EXECUTING, keep idling until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to 
step 3 and recheck. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) (see A/F SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

9. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

10. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle.  

11. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1172 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, 
then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P1172 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 11, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor 
(Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep idling until a 
result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 10. 

DTC P1297: ELD CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE 

 

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is 72 A or more indicated?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the ELD and the ECM/PCM. 

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Check the ELD in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is 72 A or more indicated?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

9. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

10. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E15 and body ground. 

Fig. 96: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E15 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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YES -Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E15) and the ELD, then go to step 13.

NO -Go to step 20. 

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Replace the ELD (see ELD REPLACEMENT ).  

13. Reconnect all connectors.  

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

15. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

16. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

17. Start the engine.  

18. Turn on the headlights.  

19. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1297 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

20. Reconnect all connectors.  

21. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or 

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).  

22. Start the engine.  

23. Turn on the headlights.  

24. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1297 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ELD and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM 
was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to 
step 22. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, 
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or 
DTCs are indicated, go to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

DTC P1298: ELD CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE PGM-FI System - Element