Honda Element. Manual - part 29

stored in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). The ECM/PCM monitors and 
controls the idle speed so that the actual idle speed is equal to the target idle speed. If the actual idle speed 
varies beyond a specified value from the target speed over a certain period of time, the ECM/PCM detects a 
malfunction in the idle speed control system and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

The actual idle speed is at least 100 rpm less than the target idle speed for at least 20 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

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

fan comes on.  

2. Let the engine idle for at least 20 seconds.  

Diagnosis Details 

Execution

Once per driving cycle

Sequence

None

Duration

20 seconds or more

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/EXECUTING/OUT OF (TEST) CONDITION

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Engine coolant 
temperature

156 °F (69 °C)

-

Intake air 
temperature

19 °F (-7 °C)

-

Battery voltage 10.5 V

-

Fuel trim

0.69

1.47

Fuel feedback Closed loop
Throttle 
position

Fully closed

No active 
DTCs

P0010, P0011, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0171, 
P0172, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0341, P0443, P0496, 
P0497, P1009, P1128, P1129, P145C, P2101, P2108, P2118, P2122, P2123, P2127, 
P2128, P2135, P2138, P2176, P2646, P2647, P2648, P2649, U0107

Other

The engine is under no load

 

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Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the ECM/PCM 
memory. If the malfunction recurs during the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the 
freeze frame data are stored. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear 
command or by disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P0507 (14): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0507: IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM RPM HIGHER THAN EXPECTED 

Fig. 78: Idle Control System Diagram 

 

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Fig. 79: Idle Control System Normal Operation And System Failure - Graph 

General Description 

A target idle speed that meets the engine operating conditions (coolant temperature, A/C ON or OFF, etc.) is 
stored in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). The ECM/PCM monitors and 
controls the idle speed so that the actual idle speed is equal to the target idle speed. If the actual idle speed 
varies beyond a specified value from the target speed over a certain period of time, the ECM/PCM detects a 
malfunction in the idle speed control system and a DTC is stored. 

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Execution

Once per driving cycle

Sequence

None

Duration

20 seconds or more

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/EXECUTING/OUT OF (TEST) CONDITION

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Engine coolant 
temperature

156 °F (69 °C)

-

Intake air 
temperature

19 °F (-7 °C)

-

Battery voltage 10.5 V

-

Fuel trim

0.69

1.47

Fuel feedback Closed loop
Throttle 
position

Fully closed

No active 
DTCs

P0010, P0011, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0171, 
P0172, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0341, P0443, P0496, 
P0497, P1009, P1128, P1129, P145C, P2101, P2108, P2118, P2122, P2123, P2127, 
P2128, P2135, P2138, P2176, P2646, P2647, P2648, P2649, U0107

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element

  

Malfunction Threshold 

The actual idle speed is at least 200 rpm greater than the target idle speed for at least 20 seconds. 

Driving Pattern 

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

fan comes on.  

2. Let the engine idle for at least 20 seconds.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the ECM/PCM 
memory. If the malfunction recurs during the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the 
freeze frame data are stored. 

Conditions for clearing the MIL 

The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic 
runs. 

The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear 
command or by disconnecting the battery. 

DTC P050A (167): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P050A: COLD START IDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE 

Other

The engine is under no load

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element