Honda Element. Manual - part 234

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 P1734 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 15. 

11. 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 12. 

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve C (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to 
step 15. 

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

13. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 12.  

14. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1734 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

 

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YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valves B and C, or replace the transmission, then go 
to step 15. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen 
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 12. 

15. Reconnect all connectors.  

16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

17. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

19. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 18.  

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P1734 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 21. 

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1734 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 
DTCs troubleshooting. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 
18. 

ROAD TEST 

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

2. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear wheels.  

3. Start the engine, then shift to the D position while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, 

and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.  

4. Repeat step 3 in all shift lever positions.  

5. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the A/T data list. If the HDS does not communicate with the 

PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 168: Identifying Data Link Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Prepare the HDS to take a HIGH SPEED SNAPSHOT (Refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if 

needed): 



Select High Speed Snapshot.  



Select these parameters: 



Vehicle Speed  



Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed  



Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed  



Engine Speed  



Relative TP Sensor  



APP Sensor A (V)  



ATF Temperature  



Battery Voltage  



Shift Control  



Brake Switch  

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Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.  



Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 0.8 V.  

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Set the recording time to 60 seconds.  



Set the Trigger point to -30 seconds.  

7. Find a suitable level road. When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS.  

8. Monitor the HDS and accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 0.8 V. Maintain a steady throttle until 

the transmission shifts to 5th gear, then slow the vehicle and come to a stop.  

9. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and 

repeat step 8.  

10. Adjust the Parameter setting to 2.5 V. Retest-drive the vehicle. While monitoring the HDS accelerate 

quickly until APP Sensor A reads 2.5 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the transmission shifts to 5th gear 
(or reasonable speed), then slow the vehicle and come to a stop. 

 

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11. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded or increase the recording time setting as necessary and 

repeat step 10.  

12. Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the 

transmission shifts to 3rd gear, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.  

13. Review each snapshot individually and compare the Shift Command, APP Sensor A voltage, and Vehicle 

Speed to the table below. 

Upshift: D Position  

APP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS 

Downshift: D Position  

APP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS 

APP Sensor A voltage: 0.8 V 
1st-->2nd

9-12 mph (15-19 km/h)

2nd-->3rd

17-21 mph (28-33 km/h)

3rd-->4th

24-29 mph (39-46 km/h)

4th-->5th

39-45 mph (63-72 km/h)

Lock-up ON in 5th gear

48-55 mph (77-89 km/h)

APP Sensor A voltage: 2.25 V 
1st-->2nd

21-25 mph (34-40 km/h)

2nd-->3rd

41-47 mph (67-75 km/h)

3rd-->4th

65-71 mph (105-114 km/h)

4th-->5th

109-120 mph (176-193 km/h)

Lock-up ON in 5th gear

114-125 mph (184-201 km/h)

Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.5 V 
1st-->2nd

37-43 mph (60-68 km/h)

2nd-->3rd

65-74 mph (106-119 km/h)

3rd-->4th

101-113 mph (164-183 km/h)

APP Sensor A voltage: 0.8 V 
Lock-up OFF in 5th gear

47-54 mph (76-86 km/h)

5th-->4th

30-36 mph (49-57 km/h)

4th-->3rd

18-22 mph (30-35 km/h)

3rd-->1st

5-8 mph (8-13 km/h)

APP Sensor A voltage: 2.25 V 
Lock-up OFF in 5th gear

72-81 mph (117-130 km/h)

Fully-opened throttle APP Sensor A voltage: 4.5 V 
Lock-up OFF in 5th gear

122-133 mph (197-214 km/h)

5th-->4th

116-128 mph (187-206 km/h)

4th-->3rd

85-95 mph (137-153 km/h)

3rd-->2nd

52-60 mph (85-96 km/h)

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element