Honda Element. Manual - part 192

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

Fig. 53: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (1 Position) 
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R Position: Shifting to R position from P or N position 

When shifting in the R position, the PCM turns shift solenoid valves B and E ON, and A, C, and D OFF. Shift 
solenoid valve B pressure (SB) is applied to the right side of shift valve B, and shift valve B is moved to left 
side. Shift solenoid valve E pressure (SE) is applied to the left side of shift valve E, and shift valve E is moved 
to the right side. Line pressured) changes to (3) at the manual valve, and flows to the servo valve via shift valve 
E. The servo valve is moved to the reverse range position. Movement of shift valves B and E, and servo valve 
creates 4th clutch pressure line between the 4th clutch and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. 4th 
clutch pressure (40) is applied to the 4th clutch, and the 4th clutch is engaged gently. 

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 54: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (R Position) 
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R Position: Driving in reverse gear 

After starting off in reverse gear, the PCM turns shift solenoid valve A ON, and keeps B and E ON, and C and 
D OFF. Shift solenoid valve A pressure (SA) is applied to the right side of shift valve A to cover the A/T clutch 
pressure control solenoid valve A pressure port, and to uncover the line pressure port leading to the 4th clutch 
creating full line pressure. The 4th clutch is engaged securely with line pressure. 

Reverse Inhibitor Control 

While the vehicle is moving forward, the PCM keeps shift solenoid valve E remaining OFF. Shift valve E 
covers the port of line pressure (3') leading to the servo valve reverse position. The servo valve cannot be 
shifted to reverse position, and hydraulic pressure is not applied to the 4th clutch from servo valve for reverse; 
as a result, power is not transmitted to the reverse direction. 

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 55: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - Reverse Gear 
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P Position 

Shift solenoid valves Band E are turned ON, and A, C, and Dare turned OFF by the PCM. Line pressure (1) 
flows to the shift solenoid valves and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. Line pressure (3) changes to 
(3') at shift valve E, and flows to the servo valve. The servo valve is moved to the reverse/park position. 
Hydraulic pressure is not applied to the clutches.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 56: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - P Position 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

LOCK-UP SYSTEM 

The lock-up mechanism of the torque converter clutch operates in the D position (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th), and in 
the D position D3 driving mode (2nd and 3rd). The pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque 
converter through a fluid passage, causing the torque converter clutch piston to be held against the torque 
converter cover. As this takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together 
with the hydraulic control, the PCM optimizes the timing and amount of the lock-up mechanism. When shift 
solenoid valve E is turned on by the PCM, shift solenoid valve E pressure switches the lock-Up shift valve lock-
up on and off. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and the lock-up control valve control the amount of 
the lock-up. 

Torque Converter Clutch Lock-up ON (Engaging Torque Converter Clutch) 

Fluid in the chamber between the torque converter cover and the torque converter clutch piston is drained off, 
and fluid entering from the chamber between the pump and stator exerts pressure through the torque converter 
clutch piston against the torque converter cover. The torque converter clutch piston engages with the torque 
converter cover; the torque converter clutch lock-up is ON, and the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the 
engine. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element