Honda Element. Manual - part 190

Fig. 45: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 2nd Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Shifting between 2nd gear and 3rd gear 

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the programmed value, the PCM turns shift solenoid valves C ON, and 
keeps A and E OFF, and B and D ON. Shift solenoid valve C pressure (SO is applied to the right side of shift 
valve C. Shift valve C is moved to the left side to uncover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve 
pressure ports leading to the 2nd and 3rd clutches. The PCM controls the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid 
valves to regulate hydraulic pressure. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to 2nd 
clutch pressure (20) at shift valve A, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to 
3rd clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A. The 2nd and 3rd 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. 46: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 2nd Gear And 3rd Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Driving in 3rd gear 

The PCM turns shift solenoid valves B and D OFF, and keeps A and E OFF, and C ON. Shift solenoid valve B 
pressure (SB) in the right side of shift valve B is released, and shift valve B is moved to the right side. Shift 
solenoid valve D pressure (SD) in the left side of shift valve D is released, and shift valve D is moved to the left 
side. This valve movement switches the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure port leading to 
the 3rd clutch. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to (5J) at shift solenoid valve 
D and to (5K) at shift valve B, and becomes 3rd clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A. 3rd clutch pressure (30) is 
applied to the 3rd clutch, and the 3rd 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. 47: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 3rd Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Shifting between 3rd gear and 4th gear 

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the programmed value, the PCM turns shift solenoid valves C OFF, and 
keeps A, B, D, and E OFF. 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 uncover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B and C 
pressure ports leading to the 3rd and 4th clutches. The PCM controls the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid 
valves to regulate hydraulic pressure. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to 3rd 
clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to 
4th clutch pressure (40) at shift valve B. The 3rd and 4th 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. 48: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 3rd Gear And 4th Gear 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

D Position: Driving in 4th gear 

The PCM turns shift solenoid valve A ON, and keeps B, C, 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 cover the A/T clutch 
pressure control solenoid valve A and C pressure ports leading to the 2nd and 3rd clutches. 

A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to (5G) at shift valve C, and becomes 4th 
clutch pressure (40) at shift valve B. 4th clutch pressure (40) is held to high by A/T clutch pressure control 
solenoid valve B, and the 4th 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