Honda Element. Manual - part 266

Fig. 376: Checking Continuity Between Park Pin Switch Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 2 
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Is there continuity when pushing the button in, and no continuity when it's released?  

YES -Check for open in the wire between the multiplex control unit and the park pin switch connector. If 
the wire is OK, replace the multiplex control unit. 

NO -Replace the park pin switch (see PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT ). 

KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID TEST 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT 
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) 
before doing repairs or service. 

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the lower steering column cover (see STEERING COLUMN 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the steering lock assembly connector.  

3. Insert the ignition key in the key cylinder, then turn the ignition key to ACC (I).  

4. Connect the battery positive terminal to steering lock assembly connector terminal No. 4, and connect the 

battery negative terminal to No. 3 terminal. Make sure that the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK (0) 
position. Release the battery terminals, and make sure that the key can be turned to LOCK (0) position 
and removed from the cylinder. 

 

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Fig. 377: Connecting Battery Positive And Negative Terminal To Steering Lock Assembly 
Connector Terminal 
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5. If the key interlock solenoid works improperly, replace the ignition key cylinder/steering lock assembly 

(see STEERING LOCK REPLACEMENT ).  

SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID TEST 

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A). 

Fig. 378: Identifying Data Link Connector 
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2. Select Shift Lock Solenoid Test in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that the shift lock solenoid 

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

3. Check that the shift lever can be moved out of the P position when Shift Lock Solenoid: ON. Move the 

shift lever back in the P position, and make sure it locks with Shift Lock Solenoid: OFF.  

4. Check that the shift lock releases when the shift lock release is pushed, and check that it locks when the 

shift lock release is released.  

5. If the shift lock solenoid does not work properly, do the shift lock system circuit troubleshooting (see 

SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). 

 

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SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the shift lever console trim (see CENTER LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Shift the shift lever into the R position.  

4. Remove the shift cable insulator (A) from the shift cable (B). 

Fig. 379: Identifying Shift Cable Insulator And Shift Cable 
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5. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B). 

Fig. 380: Sliding Lock Tab 
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6. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the 

 

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shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may 
damage the shift cable end holder.  

7. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B). 

Fig. 381: Identifying Shift Cable From Shift Cable Holder 
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8. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be 

in the opening (D) of the shift cable bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the 
shift cable bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting the shift cable guide (F) and damper (G). 

Fig. 382: Rotating Socket Holder On Shift Cable 
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9. Remove the shift lever mounting bolts. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element