Honda Element. Manual - part 238

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A TEST 

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A). 

Fig. 183: Identifying Data Link Connector 
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2. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid A in Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS. If the HDS 

does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

3. Test A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A with the HDS.  

4. Follow the instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result. If the HDS has not determined the cause 

of the failure, remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid A and test.  

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.  

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

Fig. 184: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector 
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7. Measure A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A resistance at the solenoid valve A connector. 

 

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Standard: 3-10 ohms  

8. If the resistance is out of the standard, replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T 

CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT ).  

9. Connect the battery positive terminal to A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve connector terminal 

No. 1, and connect the battery negative terminal to terminal No. 2. A clicking sound should be heard.  

10. If no sound is heard, remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A, and check the valve 

movement.  

11. Remove the mounting bolts and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. 

Fig. 185: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve And Mounting Bolts With 
Torque Specification 
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12. Remove the ATF pipe (B), ATF joint pipes (C), O-rings (D), and gasket (E).  

13. Check the fluid passage of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve for dust or dirt, and clean the 

passage.  

14. Connect the battery positive terminal to A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve connector terminal 

No. 1, and connect the battery negative terminal to terminal No. 2. Make sure the A/T clutch pressure 
control solenoid valve moves. 

 

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Fig. 186: Checking A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Moves 
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15. Disconnect one of the battery terminals, and check valve movement. 

16. If the valve binds or moves sluggishly, or if the solenoid valve does not operate, replace A/T clutch 

pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 
A REPLACEMENT ).  

17. Install a new gasket on the transmission housing, and install the ATF pipe and ATF joint pipes.  

18. Install new O-rings over the ATF joint pipes.  

19. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.  

20. Check the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the 

connector securely.  

21. Install the air cleaner assembly.  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.  

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

3. Remove the mounting bolts and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A. 

NOTE:

You can see valve movement through the fluid passage in the mounting 
surface of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A body.

 

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Fig. 187: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve And Mounting Bolts With 
Torque Specification 
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4. Remove the ATF pipe (B), ATF joint pipes (C), O-rings (D), and gasket (E).  

5. Clean the mounting surface and fluid passages of the transmission housing.  

6. Install a new gasket on the transmission housing, and install the ATF pipe and ATF joint pipes.  

7. Install new O-rings over the ATF joint pipes.  

8. Install new A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A.  

9. Check the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector for rust, dirt, or oil, then connect the 

connector securely.  

10. Install the air cleaner assembly.  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B TEST 

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element