Honda Element. Manual - part 207

Does the stall speed test within service limits?

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Shift valves A and D are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the 
transmission, then go to step 13. 

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

9. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 1st gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



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

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

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0731 indicated?  

YES -Repair the 1st clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 13. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0731 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 11, go 
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicated FAILED, repair the 1st clutch, or replace the transmission. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 9. 

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

15. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 1st gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



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

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

17. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0731 indicated?  

 

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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 18. 

18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0731 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 17, 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 15. 

DTC P0732: PROBLEM IN 2ND CLUTCH AND 2ND CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (2ND 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 13. 

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 13. 

5. Measure the 2nd clutch pressure (see PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the 2nd clutch pressure within service limits?

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

  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Shift valves A and B are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the 
transmission, then go to step 13. 

6. Test stall speed in the 2 position (see STALL SPEED TEST ). 

Does the stall speed test within service limits?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Shift valve C is stuck. Repair shift valve C and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the transmission, 
then go to step 13. 

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

9. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 2nd gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  



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

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

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0732 indicated?  

YES -Repair the 2nd clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 13. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0732 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 11, go 
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicated FAILED, repair the 2nd clutch, or replace the transmission. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 9. 

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

15. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 2nd gear.  



Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  



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

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

17. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0732 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 18. 

18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0732 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 17, 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 15. 

DTC P0733: PROBLEM IN 3RD CLUTCH AND 3RD CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (3RD 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 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. 

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