Honda Element. Manual - part 221

NO -Repair open in the wire between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C and ground (G101) 
(see ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ), or repair poor ground (G101), then go to step 14. 

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

13. Measure the voltage between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector terminals No. 1 and 

No. 2. 

Fig. 137: Measuring Voltage Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector 
Terminals No. 1 And No. 2 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 11 V as the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position?  

YES -Go to step 20. 

NO -Repair open or short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C7 and A/T 
clutch pressure control solenoid valve C, then go to step 14. 

14. Reconnect all connectors.  

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

16. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

17. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.  

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0970 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve 
C and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 19. 

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0970 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

 

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

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch 
pressure control solenoid valve C and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT 
COMPLETED, go to step 17. 

20. 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 ).  

21. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.  

22. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0970 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve 
C and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE 
PCM ), then go to step 21. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 23. 

23. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0970 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 22, go to 
the indicated DTC's troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch 
pressure control solenoid valve C and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM 
(see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 21. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 21. 

DTC P0971: PROBLEM IN A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.  

4. Check for DTCs 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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Is DTC P097 Vindicated?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NO -Go to step 5. 

5. Select Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve C with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Go to step 8. 

6. Command A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C at 0.2 A in Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 

Control menu.  

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0971 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 A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C and the PCM. If the 
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5. 

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

9. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector.  

10. Measure the resistance between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector terminals No. 1 

and No. 2. 

Fig. 138: Measuring Resistance Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector 
Terminals No. 1 And No. 2 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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Is there 3-10 ohms?  

YES -Go to step 11. 

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. 

11. Check for continuity between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector terminal No. 2 and 

body ground. 

Fig. 139: Checking Continuity Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector 
Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 18. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C and ground (G101) 
(see ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ), or repair poor ground (G101), then go to step 12. 

12. Reconnect all connectors.  

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

15. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.  

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0971 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve 
C and the PCM, then go to step 1. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0971 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element