Honda Element. Manual - part 377

Fig. 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Component Location (1 Of 3) 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Component Location (2 Of 3) 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Component Location (3 Of 3) 
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ENGINE COMPRESSION INSPECTION 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (cooling fan comes on).  

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 in GENERAL 

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't communicate, 

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

6. Select PGM-FI, INSPECTION, then ALL INJECTORS OFF function on the HDS.  

7. Remove the four ignition coils (see IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

8. Remove the four spark plugs (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ).  

9. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug hole. 

Fig. 5: Attaching Compression Gauge To Spark Plug Hole 
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10. Open the throttle fully, then crank the engine with the starter motor and measure the compression. 

Compression Pressure:  

Above 930 kPa (9.5 kgf/cm

2

 , 135 psi) 

 

11. Measure the compression on the remaining cylinders. 

Maximum Variation:  

Within 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm

2

 , 28 psi) 

 

12. If the compression is not within specifications, check the following items, then remeasure the 

NOTE:

After the inspection, you must reset the engine control module 
(ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). Otherwise, the ECM/PCM will continue 
to stop the fuel injectors from functioning.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element