Honda Element. Manual - part 53

Malfunction Threshold 

The input signal from the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch to the PCM is low when driving in 4th 
gear. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and drive the vehicle in D position and 4th gear for at least 2 seconds. 



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

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the indicator 

When a malfunction is detected, the D indicator blinks, and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. The MIL does not come on. 

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

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

DTC P0848 (26): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS) 

DTC P0848: OPEN IN 3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT, OR 
3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK OFF 

Fig. 147: 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Circuit Diagram

Battery 
voltage

11.0 V

-

No active 
DTCs

P0116, P0117, P0118, P0716, P0717, P0718, P0721, P0722, P0723, P0747, P0752, P0756, 
P0757, P0761, P0771, P0776, P0777, P0780, P0796, P0797, P0848, P0962, P0963, P0966, 
P0967, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980, P0982, P0983, P0985, 
P0986, P1730, P1731, P1732, P1733, P1734

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element

  

Fig. 148: Gear Position Versus Shift Status Graph 

General Description 

The 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch is installed in the hydraulic pressure circuit to the 3rd clutch. 
When hydraulic pressure is supplied to the 3rd clutch, the switch is turned ON. When hydraulic pressure is not 
supplied to the 3rd clutch, the switch is turned OFF. The signal of the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure 
switch is input to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM detects the hydraulic pressure supply 
conditions at the gear change to 3rd gear (2nd --> 3rd, 4th --> 3rd) to reduce the shock that occurs at the gear 
change. If the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch is OFF while driving with the rotation speed ratio of 
the input/output pulses in 3rd gear, the PCM detects a malfunction in the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure 
switch and stores a DTC. 

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

MONITOR DESCRIPTION 

Enable Conditions 

ENABLE CONDITIONS 

Execution

Continuous

Sequence

None

Duration

2 seconds or more

DTC Type

One drive cycle, MIL OFF, D indicator blinks

OBD status

PASSED/FAILED/NOT COMPLETED (STILL TESTING)

Condition Minimum

Maximum

Battery 
voltage

11.0 V

-

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element

  

Malfunction Threshold 

The input signal from the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch to the PCM is high when driving in 3rd 
gear. 

Driving Pattern 

Start the engine, and drive the vehicle in D position and 3rd gear for at least 2 seconds. 



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

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for illuminating the indicator 

When a malfunction is detected, the D indicator blinks, and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored in the 
PCM memory. The MIL does not come on. 

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

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

DTC P0962 (16): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 

DTC P0962: PROBLEM IN A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A CIRCUIT 

No active 
DTCs

P0116, P0117, P0118, P0716, P0717, P0718, P0721, P0722, P0723, P0747, P0752, P0756, 
P0757, P0761, P0771, P0776, P0777, P0780, P0796, P0797, P0847, P0962, P0963, P0966, 
P0967, P0970, P0971, P0973, P0974, P0976, P0977, P0979, P0980, P0982, P0983, P0985, 
P0986, P1730, P1731, P1732, P1733, P1734

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element

  

Fig. 149: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Circuit Diagram 

Fig. 150: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Failure Area Graph 

General Description 

A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A is used for clutch pressure control and lock-up control. A spool in 
A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pushes a valve according to the duty cycle that is controlled by the 
powertrain control module (PCM) to pressurize fluid so the hydraulic pressure is proportional to the current. 
The PCM measures the current flowing through A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and uses feedback 
control to compensate the difference between the actual current and the commanded one. If the measured 
current for the PCM output duty cycle is not within a specified range (open or short), a malfunction is detected 
and a DTC is stored. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Advanced Diagnostics - Element