Honda Element. Manual - part 452

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Disconnect the intake air duct from the throttle body.  

9. Push the throttle valve open as shown. 

Fig. 21: Pushing Throttle Valve Open 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

10. Release the throttle valve. 

Does the throttle valve return?  

YES -Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), then go to step 13 and recheck. 
If DTC P1684 is indicated, go to step 11. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Replace the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

14. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

15. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.  

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

18. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

If DTC or DTC P1684 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator control 
module, then go to step 1. 

 

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NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

DTC P2101: THROTTLE ACTUATOR SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Do the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2101 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Go to step 5. 

5. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: 



ENGINE SPEED  



VSS  



APP SENSOR  

6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2101 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module, then clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE 
BODY CLEANING ). 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Disconnect the intake air duct from the throttle body.  

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

11. Visually check the throttle valve operation while doing the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU 

with the HDS. 

Does the throttle valve operate smoothly?  

YES -Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), then go to step 19 and recheck. 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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If DTC P2101 is indicated, then go to step 17.

NO -Go to step 12. 

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

13. Disconnect the throttle body 6P connector.  

14. Disconnect the throttle actuator control module 16P connector (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 

CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).  

15. Connect throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 22: Connecting Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And No. 6 With Jumper Wire 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

16. Check for continuity between throttle actuator control module 16P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 8. 

Fig. 23: Checking Continuity Between Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector Terminals 
No. 1 And No. 8 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Substitute a known-good throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 19 and recheck. If DTC P2101 is not 
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 19. If DTC P2101 is indicated, go to step 

 

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17. 

NO -Repair open in the wires between the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module (motor 
drive lines), then go to step 19. 

17. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

18. Replace the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

19. Reconnect all connectors.  

20. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

21. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

22. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

23. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: 



ENGINE SPEED  



VSS  



APP SENSOR  

24. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2101 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator control 
module, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), then go to step 1. 

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

DTC P2108: THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE PROBLEM 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2108 indicated?  

YES -Substitute a known-good throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), and recheck. If Temporary DTC or DTC P2108 is not 
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Electronic Throttle Control System - Element