Honda Element. Manual - part 189

Fig. 41: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - N Position 
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D Position: 1st gear shifting from N position 

Shift solenoid valves remain the same as in the N position when shifting to the D position from N. The manual 
valve is moved to the D position, and switches the port of line pressure (4) leading to A/T clutch pressure 
control solenoid valve C. Hydraulic pressure to the 1st clutch from A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A 
is created as shift solenoid valve A is OFF, B and C stays ON. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A 
pressure (55) changes to 1st clutch pressure (10) at shift valve B, and flows to the 1st clutch. The 1st clutch is 
engaged gently when shifting to the D position from N. 

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 42: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - N Position 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Driving in 1st gear 

The PCM turns shift solenoid valve A ON, and keeps B and C ON, and D and E OFF. Shift solenoid valve A 
pressure (SA) is applied to the right side of shift valve A. Shift valve A is moved to the left side to uncover the 
line pressure port leading to the 1st clutch, and to cover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve pressure 
port. 

Fluid flows to the 1st clutch by way of: 

Line pressure (1) --> Shift valve D-Line pressure (1A) --> Shift valve A-Line pressure (1B) --> Manual valve-
Line pressure (5A) --> Shift valve C-Line pressure (5B) --> Shift valve B-1st clutch pressure (10) --> 1st clutch 

1st clutch pressure (10) is applied to the 1st clutch, and the 1st clutch is engaged securely. 

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 43: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 1st Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Shifting between 1st gear and 2nd gear 

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the programmed value, the PCM turns shift solenoid valve A OFF, and 
keeps Band CON, and D and E OFF. Shift solenoid valve A pressure (SA) in the right side of shift valve A is 
released. Shift valve A is moved to the right side to uncover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve 
pressure port leading to the 1st and 2nd clutches. The PCM controls the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid 
valves to regulate hydraulic pressure. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A pressure (55) changes to 1st 
clutch pressure (10) at shift valve B, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to 
2nd clutch pressure (20) at shift valve A. The 1st and 2nd clutches are engaged gently. 

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 44: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 1st Gear And 2nd Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Driving in 2nd gear 

The PCM turns shift solenoid valves C OFF, D ON, and keeps A and E OFF, and B ON. Shift solenoid valve C 
pressure (SC) in the right side of shift valve C is released. Shift valve C is moved to the right side to switch the 
ports. This movement covers the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve pressure ports to stop at shift valves 
C and A, and uncover the line pressure port leading to the 2nd clutch. 

Fluid flows to 2nd clutch by way of: 

Line pressure (1) --> Manual valve-Line pressure (4) --> Shift valve C-Line pressure (5E) --> Shift valve B-
Line pressure (5F) --> Shift valve A-2nd clutch pressure (20) --> 2nd clutch 

2nd clutch pressure (20) is applied to the 2nd clutch, and the 2nd clutch is engaged securely. 

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element