Honda Element. Manual - part 196

NO -Go to step 36. 

36. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

37. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

38. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

39. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C17 and body ground. 

Fig. 74: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C17 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C17 and the transmission 
range switch, then go to step 58. 

NO -Go to step 65. 

40. Shift to any position other than 2 position.  

41. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C11 and A9. 

Fig. 75: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C11 And A9 
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Is there battery voltage?  

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

YES -Go to step 46. 

NO -Go to step 42. 

42. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

43. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

44. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

45. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C11 and body ground. 

Fig. 76: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C11 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C11 and the transmission 
range switch, then go to step 58. 

NO -Go to step 65. 

46. Shift to any position other than 1 position.  

47. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C9 and A9. 

Fig. 77: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C9 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 52. 

NO -Go to step 48. 

48. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

49. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

50. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

51. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C9 and body ground. 

Fig. 78: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C9 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C9 and the transmission 
range switch, then go to step 58. 

NO -Go to step 65. 

52. Shift to any position other than D, 2, and 1 positions.  

53. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C18 and A9. 

Fig. 79: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C18 And A9 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

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Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 65. 

NO -Go to step 54. 

54. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

55. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

56. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

57. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C18 and body ground. 

Fig. 80: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C18 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C18 and the transmission 
range switch, then go to step 58. 

NO -Go to step 65. 

58. Reconnect all connectors.  

59. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

60. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

61. Start the engine.  

62. With the brake pedal pressed, move the shift lever through all positions. Stop for at least 1 second in each 

position.  

63. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0705 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the transmission range switch and 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element