Honda Element. Manual - part 458

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

Fig. 46: 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 P2176 is not 
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR 
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 19. 

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. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

24. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.  

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

Is DTC P2176 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.

 

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DTC P2552: THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE RELAY 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. 

Is the RELAY circuit OK ?  

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the throttle actuator control module relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM. 

NO -Go to step 4. 

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

5. Remove the throttle actuator control module relay (A). 

Fig. 47: Identifying Throttle Actuator Control Module Relay 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Test the throttle actuator control module relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ). 

Is the relay OK?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Replace the throttle actuator control module relay, then go to step 10. 

7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

8. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector D (17P). 

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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9. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal D15 and body ground. 

Fig. 48: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal D15 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between the throttle actuator control module relay and the ECM/PCM 
(D15), then go to step 10. 

NO -Go to step 17. 

10. Reconnect all connectors.  

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

12. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

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

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.  

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

Is DTC P2552 indicated?  

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

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

17. Reconnect all connectors.  

18. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or 

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).  

19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

20. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.  

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

 

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Is DTC P2552 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle actuator control module relay, the 
throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-
good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then go to step 19. If the ECM/PCM was 
substituted, go to step 1. 

NO -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, 
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or 
DTCs are indicated, go to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

DTC U0107: LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

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

Is DTC U0107 indicated?  

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body, the throttle actuator control 
module relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 50. If the 
connections are OK, go to step 6. 

NO -Go to step 4. 

4. Start the engine.  

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

Is DTC U0107 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 46. 

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 relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the 
ECM/PCM. 

6. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

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

9. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor.  

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

NOTE:

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

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Electronic Throttle Control System - Element