Honda Element. Manual - part 209

Is the 5th clutch pressure within service limits?

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Shift valves A, B, and/or D are stuck. Repair these valves and the hydraulic circuit, or replace the 
transmission, then go to step 12. 

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

7. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

8. Test-drive under these conditions: 

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D position in 5th gear.  

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Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  

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Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 8.  

10. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0735 indicated?  

YES -Repair the 5th clutch, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0735 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 10, go 
to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicated FAILED, repair the 5th clutch, or replace the transmission. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8. 

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

14. Test-drive under these conditions: 



D position in 5th gear.  

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Engine speed 1,000 rpm or more.  

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Drive the vehicle at speeds over 7 mph (12 km/h) for at least 12 seconds.  

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 14.  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0735 indicated?  

 

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YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor and the 
output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0735 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 poor connections or loose terminals at the input shaft 
(mainshaft) speed sensor and the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor and the PCM, then go to step 4. 
If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 14. 

DTC P0741: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT STUCK OFF 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch 

material. 

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?  

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 13. 

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4. 

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

6. Select Shift Solenoid E in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve E operates with 

the HDS. 

Is a clicking sound heard?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve E (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to 
step 12. 

NOTE:

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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7. Run the engine until the ECT SENSOR value reaches 176°F (80°C).  

8. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid A in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve A with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result. Go to step 12 if any part was replaced. 

9. Test-drive the vehicle at a constant speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) for at least 20 seconds.  

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 9.  

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0741 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Repair the faulty torque converter clutch mechanism, the torque converter clutch hydraulic circuit, 
the lock-up shift valve, or the lock-up control valve, or replace the transmission, then go to step 13. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 9. 

12. Reconnect all connectors.  

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

15. Test-drive the vehicle at a constant speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) for at least 20 seconds.  

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 15.  

17. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0741 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Go to step 18. 

18. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0741 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 17, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 5. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
15. 

 

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DTC P0747: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A STUCK ON

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.  

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch 

material. 

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?  

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 12. 

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4. 

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.  

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.  

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0747 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6. 

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid A in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve A with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. 

NO -Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but the tester has not determined the 
cause of the failure, go to step 11. If any part was replaced, go to step 12. 

11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 

SOLENOID VALVE A TEST ). 

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A work properly?

NOTE:

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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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element