Honda Element. Manual - part 490

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is about 7.3 kPa (2.16 in.Hg, 55 mmHg), or 4.7 V or more indicated?  

YES -Go to step 10. 

NO -Go to step 7. 

7. Install the fuel fill cap.  

8. Start the engine.  

9. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0453 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 10. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor 
connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor and ECM/PCM. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 8 and recheck. 

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

11. Disconnect the FTP sensor 3P connector.  

12. Connect FTP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3 with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 13: Connecting FTP Sensor 3P Connector Terminals No. 2 And 3 With Jumper Wire 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is about 7.3 kPa (2.16 in.Hg, 55 mmHg), or 4.7 V or more indicated?  

YES -Go to step 15. 

 

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NO -Go to step 25. 

15. Measure voltage between FTP sensor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3. 

Fig. 14: Measuring Voltage Between FTP Sensor 3P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 3 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 21. 

NO -Go to step 16. 

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

17. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

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

19. Connect FTP sensor 3P connector terminal No. 3 to body ground with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 15: Connecting FTP Sensor 3P Connector Terminal No. 3 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

20. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E4 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 16: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E4 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 34. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E4) and the FTP sensor, then go to step 27. 

21. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

22. Connect ECM/PCM connector terminals E4 and E14 with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 17: Connecting ECM/PCM Connector Terminals E4 And E14 With Jumper Wire 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

23. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

24. Check the FTP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is about 7.3 kPa (2.16 in.Hg, 55 mmHg), or 4.7 V or more indicated?  

YES -Go to step 33. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E14) and the FTP sensor, then go to step 27. 

25. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

 

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26. Replace the FTP sensor (see FTP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

27. Reconnect all connectors.  

28. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

29. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

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

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

Is DTC P0453 indicated?  

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

NO -Go to step 32. 

32. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0453 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 31, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

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

33. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

34. Reconnect all connectors.  

35. 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 ).  

36. Start the engine, and let it idle.  

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

Is DTC P0453 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor 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 36. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 38. 

38. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0453 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVAP System - Element