Honda Element. Manual - part 216

Fig. 122: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C10 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 C10 and the 3rd clutch 
transmission fluid pressure switch, then go to step 15. 

NO -Go to step 22. 

15. Reconnect all connectors.  

16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

17. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

19. Drive the vehicle in 3rd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0847 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid 
pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0847 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated 
DTC's troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 
3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 18. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

22. 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 ).  

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

24. Drive the vehicle in 3rd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

25. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0847 indicated?  

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 3rd 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 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 26. 

26. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0847 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 25, go to 
the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the 
3rd 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 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to 
step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 23. 

DTC P0848: OPEN IN 3RD CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT, OR 
3RD 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. Drive the vehicle in the 3rd gear in the D position D3 driving mode (press the D3 switch), and check that 

the SHIFT COMMAND indicates 3rd in the DATA LIST with the HDS.  

5. Check the 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH in the DATA LIST 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 ).  



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 3rd PRESSURE SWITCH ON? 

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Go to step 8. 

6. Drive the vehicle in 3rd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds.  

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0848 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 poor 
connections or loose terminals between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM. If 
the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5. 

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

9. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector.  

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

11. Measure the voltage between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector terminal and 

body ground. 

Fig. 123: Measuring Voltage Between 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector 
Terminal And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Replace the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch (see 2ND CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 
FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 13. 

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminal G10 and body ground. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 124: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminal G10 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C10 and the 3rd clutch transmission fluid 
pressure switch, then go to step 13. 

NO -Go to step 20. 

13. Reconnect all connectors.  

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

17. Drive the vehicle in 3rd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2 

seconds.  

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0848 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure 
switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0848 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, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 3rd 
clutch transmission fluid pressure switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 16. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element