Honda Element. Manual - part 199

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, 
then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 13. 

13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0711 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 12, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF 
temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
9. 

14. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0711 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, 
then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 15. 

15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0711 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 14, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF 
temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
9. 

16. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a 

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

17. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

18. Allow the engine coolant temperature to cool to the ambient air temperature.  

19. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and wait for 

at least 20 seconds, then drive the vehicle at speeds over 19 mph (31 km/h) for at least 5 minutes.  

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0711 indicated?  

 

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YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM. 
If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to 
step 17. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0711 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the 
original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF 
temperature sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see 
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 17. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 17. 

DTC P0712: SHORT IN ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage 0.07 V or less?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for intermittent short to body ground in the 
ATFT wire between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM. 

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector at the shift solenoid valve cover.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage 0.07 V or less?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board 
snapshot, arid review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  



This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused 
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.  

 

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NO -Go to step 11. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

9. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

10. Check for continuity between shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 6 and body ground. 

Fig. 86: Checking Continuity Between Shift Solenoid Harness Connector Terminal No. 6 And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C14 and shift solenoid 
harness connector terminal No. 6, then go to step 12. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Check for continuity between shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 6 and body ground. 

Fig. 87: Checking Continuity Between Shift Solenoid Harness Connector Terminal No. 6 And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

 

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YES -Replace the ATF temperature sensor (see ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
TEST/REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12. 

NO -Go to step 18. 

12. Reconnect all connectors.  

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

15. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 20 seconds.  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0712 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the ATF temperature sensor and 
the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0712 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 
ATF temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go 
to step 15. 

18. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a 

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

19. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 20 seconds.  

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0712 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the ATF temperature sensor and 
the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), 
then go to step 19. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0712 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element