Honda Element. Manual - part 50

Enable Conditions 

Refer to the specific DTC information. (P1730, P1731, P01732, P1733, P1734) 

Malfunction Threshold 

One of these DTCs is stored. 

P1730, P1731, P01732, P1733, P1734 

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the 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 P0796 (78): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0796: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C STUCK OFF 

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON, D indicator blinks

OBD Status

Refer to the specific DTC information. (P1730, P1731, P01732, P1733, P1734)

 

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Fig. 137: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valves Circuit Diagram 

Fig. 138: Shift Solenoid Valve Output (D Position) 

General Description 

Hydraulic pressure to each clutch is controlled by the shift valve. The shift valve activates according to the 
ON/OFF status of shift solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E. Hydraulic pressure supply in D position is shown 

 

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above. The line pressure or the clutch pressure control pressure (CPC A, CPC B, or CPC C) is supplied to each 
clutch by the shift valve activated. The powertrain control module (PCM) computes the actual ratio of 
mainshaft and countershaft revolutions. If a difference between the actual ratio and the commanded gear occurs 
when shifting to each gear position, a malfunction in A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C or the 
hydraulic system is detected and a DTC is stored. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Malfunction Threshold 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

3 seconds (symptom 1-A, 1-B, 2-B)
6 seconds (symptom 2-A)

DTC Type

Two drive cycles, MIL ON, D indicator blinks

OBD Status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition

Minimum

Maximum

Vehicle 
speed

2 mph (4 km/h)

(1)

, 

(3)

, 

(4)

-

Battery 
voltage

11.0 V

-

Throttle 
position

6.0 % or more, or fully closed

(2)

Shift lever 
position

D

Shift status

3rd

(1)

, 

(4)

2nd

(2)

5th

(3)

No active 
DTCs

P0122, P0123, P0705, P0706, P0716, P0717, P0718, P0721, P0722, P0723, P0747, P0752, 
P0756, P0757, P0761, P0771, P0776, P0777, P0780, P0797, P0962, P0963, P0966, P0967, 
P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980, P0982, P0983, P0985, P0986, 
P1730, P1731, P1732, P1733, P1734

(1)

Symptom 1-A

(2)

Symptom 1-B

(3)

Symptom 2-A

(4)

Symptom 2-B

 

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One of these symptom combinations occurs:



Symptom 1 occurs during the 1st drive cycle, and symptom 2 occurs during the 2nd drive cycle.  



Symptom 2 occurs during the 1st drive cycle, and symptom 1 occurs during the 2nd drive cycle.  



Symptom 2 occurs during both the 1st drive cycle and the 2nd drive cycle.  

MALFUNCTION THRESHOLD - SYMPTOM 1 

MALFUNCTION THRESHOLD - SYMPTOM 2 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and accelerate the vehicle until the transmission shifts into 5th gear in D position. 



Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.  

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the MIL 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the 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 P0797 (78): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0797: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C STUCK ON 

Symptom

Gear position commanded by the PCM

Actual gear position

1-A

Driving in 3rd gear

Neutral

1-B

Driving in 2nd gear

Driving in 2nd gear

Symptom

Gear position commanded by the PCM

Actual gear position

2-A

Driving in 5th gear

Neutral

2-B

Driving in 3rd gear

Neutral

 

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