Honda Element. Manual - part 214

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 in step 14.  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0797 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0797 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 P0842: SHORT IN 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT, OR 
2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK ON 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Check the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS when not in 2nd gear. 

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board 
snapshot, and 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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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Is the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH OFF?

YES -Go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 8. 

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

5. Drive the vehicle in 4th gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds.  

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 5.  

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0842 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for 
intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch 
and the PCM. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3. 

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

9. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.  

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

11. Check the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is the 2nd PRESSURE SWITCH OFF?  

YES -Replace the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (see 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 
FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 16. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

13. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

14. Disconnect PCM connector C (22P).  

15. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C13 and body ground. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 119: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C13 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 C13 and the 2nd clutch 
transmission fluid pressure switch, then go to step 16. 

NO -Go to step 23. 

16. Reconnect all connectors.  

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

18. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

20. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

21. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 20.  

22. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0842 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid 
pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 23. 

23. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0842 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 22, go to the indicated 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 
2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

COMPLETED, go to step 19. 

24. 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 ).  

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

26. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

27. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 26.  

28. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0842 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 2nd clutch transmission fluid 
pressure switch and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see 
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 25. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 29. 

29. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0842 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 28, go to 
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 
2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-
good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 25. If the PCM was substituted, go to 
step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 25. 

DTC P0843: OPEN IN 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT, OR 
2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK OFF 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

4. Shift into the 2 position while pressing the brake pedal, and check that the SHIFT COMMAND indicates 

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board 
snapshot, and 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.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element