Honda Element. Manual - part 202

NO -Go to step 29. 

21. Connect the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor connector.  

22. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C19 and A9. 

Fig. 98: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C19 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there 0 V or about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 23. 

NO -Replace the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (see INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED 
SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 30. 

23. Shift to the P position. Start the engine, and let it idle.  

24. With the engine idling, measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C19 and A9. 

Fig. 99: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C19 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there 1.5-3.5 V?  

YES -Go to step 36. 

 

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NO -Replace the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor (see INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED 
SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 30. 

25. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals A20 and A9. 

Fig. 100: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals A20 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal A20 and the input shaft (mainshaft) 
speed sensor, then go to step 30. 

NO -Go to step 26. 

26. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

27. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).  

28. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A20 and body ground. 

Fig. 101: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A20 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal A20 and the input shaft 

 

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(mainshaft) speed sensor, then go to step 29.

NO -Go to step 36. 

29. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals C19 and A9. 

Fig. 102: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals C19 And A9 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C19 and the input shaft (mainshaft) 
speed sensor, then go to step 30. 

NO -Go to step 36. 

30. Reconnect all connectors.  

31. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

32. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

33. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position and 

hold the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for at least 10 seconds. Slow down and stop the wheels.

34. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0716 or P0717 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and 
the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 35. 

35. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0716 or P0717 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 34, go to the indicated 

 

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DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the input 
shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 33. 

36. 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 ).  

37. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position and 

hold the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for at least 10 seconds. Slow down and stop the wheels.

38. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0716 or P0717 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and 
the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), 
then go to step 37. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 39. 

39. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0716 or P0717 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 38, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the input 
shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see 
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 37. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 37. 

DTC P0718: INPUT SHAFT (MAINSHAFT) SPEED SENSOR INTERMITTENT FAILURE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Test-drive the vehicle at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) in the D position through all five gears.  

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 3. 

NOTE:

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

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

 

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