Honda Element. Manual - part 211

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 14. 

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 P0757 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 Shift Solenoid B in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve B operates with 

the HDS. 

Is a clicking sound heard?  

YES -Go to step 11. 

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve B (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to 
step 14. 

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

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 11.  

13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0757 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Repair shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go to step 14. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

17. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 16.  

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0757 Indicated?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0757 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 18, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
16. 

DTC P0761: SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE C 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 14. 

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. 

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

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

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 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 Shift Solenoid C in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve C operates with 

the HDS. 

Is a clicking sound heard?  

YES -Go to step 11. 

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve C (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to 
step 14. 

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

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 11.  

13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Repair shift valve C, or replace the transmission, then go to step 14. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11. 

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

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

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0761 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 18, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
16. 

DTC P0771: SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE E 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 14. 

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 P0771 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 Shift Solenoid E in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve E operates with 

the HDS. 

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element