Honda Element. Manual - part 213

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0777 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, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
14. 

DTC P0780: SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Test-drive the vehicle under the conditions for the DTCs indicated simultaneously with DTC P0780.  

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

5. Check for other DTCs indicated simultaneously with DTC P0780. 

Are there other DTCs?  

YES -Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

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P1730 (see DTC P1730: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM: )  

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P1731 (see DTC P1731: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM: )  

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P1732 (see DTC P1732: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM: )  

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P1733 (see DTC P1733: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM: )  

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P1734 (see DTC P1734: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM: )  

NO -Go to step 6. 

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

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

7. Test-drive the vehicle under the conditions for the DTCs indicated simultaneously with DTC P0780.  

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

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 stored whenever DTCs P1730, P1731, P1732, P1733, P1734 are 
detected.  

NOTE:

DTC P0780 means there is one or more A/T DTCs regarding the shift 
control system.

 

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9. Check for DTC with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0780 indicated?  

YES -If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then 
go to step 7. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 10. 

10. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0780 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 9, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the PCM was updated and screen indicates FAILED, substitute a known-good PCM (see 
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 1. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 7. 

DTC P0796: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 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.  

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

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0796 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

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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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 C in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve C 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 C (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 

SOLENOID VALVE C TEST ). 

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

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valves B and C, or replace the transmission, then go 
to step 12. 

NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE 
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B AND C REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12. 

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

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

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0796 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0796 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. 

 

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NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
14. 

DTC P0797: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C 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 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 P0797 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 C in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve C 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 C(see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL 

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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