Honda Element. Manual - part 453

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

DTC P2118: THROTTLE ACTUATOR CURRENT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM 

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

CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Measure resistance between throttle actuator control module 16P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 8. 

Fig. 24: Measuring Resistance Between Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector 
Terminals No. 1 And No. 8 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 1.0 ohms, or less?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Substitute a known-good throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 6 and recheck. If DTC P2118 is not 
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 6. 

3. Disconnect the throttle body 6P connector.  

4. At throttle body side, measure resistance between throttle body 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6 

with the throttle fully closed. 

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

  

Fig. 25: Measuring Resistance Between Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And No. 6 
With Throttle Fully Closed 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 1.0 ohms, or less?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -Repair short in the wires between the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module (motor 
drive lines), then go to step 6. 

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

6. Reconnect all connectors.  

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

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

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

12. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to the floor.  

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

Is DTC P2118 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator control 
module, 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 P2122: APP SENSOR A (TP SENSOR D) CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE 

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

  

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Check APP SENSOR A in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is there about 0.1 V or less?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
APP sensor A and the ECM/PCM. 

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Disconnect the APP sensor 6P connector.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Measure voltage between APP sensor 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6. 

Fig. 26: Measuring Voltage Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And No. 6 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

9. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector A (31P).  

10. Check for continuity between APP sensor 6P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Electronic Throttle Control System - Element

  

Fig. 27: Checking Continuity Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminal No. 4 And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between APP sensor A and the ECM/PCM (A26), then go to step 20. 

NO -Go to step 11. 

11. Connect APP sensor 6P connector terminal No. 4 to body ground with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 28: Connecting APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminal No. 4 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

12. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal A26 and body ground. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Electronic Throttle Control System - Element