Honda Element. Manual - part 537

control thermal valve closes, stopping air to the injector.

Fig. 44: Identifying Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve 
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM 

Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 

The TWC converts hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust 
gas to carbon dioxide (CO

2

 ), nitrogen (N

2

 ), and water vapor. 

Fig. 45: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) 
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System  

The PCV valve prevents blow-by gasses from escaping into the atmosphere by venting them into the intake 
manifold. 

 

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Fig. 46: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System 
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL SYSTEM 

Refer to the SYSTEM DIAGRAM to see a functional layout of the system. 

EVAP Canister 

The EVAP canister temporarily stores fuel vapor from the fuel tank until it can be purged from the EVAP 
canister into the engine and burned. 

EVAP Canister Purge Valve 

When the engine coolant temperature is below 131°F (55°C), the ECM/PCM turns off the EVAP canister purge 
valve which cuts vacuum to the EVAP canister. 

Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 

The FTP sensor converts fuel tank absolute pressure into an electrical input to the ECM/PCM. 

 

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Fig. 47: Identifying Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor 
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EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 

The EVAP canister vent shut valve is on the EVAP canister. 

This valve controls the venting of the EVAP canister. 

Fig. 48: Identifying EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve 
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FUEL CAP WARNING MESSAGE 

The ECM/PCM will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak and alerts the driver by 
showing a warning message in the odo/trip meter display. 

First drive cycle 

The first time a leak is detected a "CHECK FUEL CAP" message in the odo/trip meter display (A). To scroll to 
another message, press the select/reset button. The "CHECK FUEL CAP" message will appear each time you 
restart the engine unit the system turns the message off. Turn the engine off, then replace or tighten the fuel fill 
cap until it clicks at least once. The message should go off after several days of normal driving after the fuel fill 
cap has been tightened or replaced. 

 

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Fig. 49: Identifying Odo/Trip Meter Display 
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TO MAKE THE MESSAGE GO OFF (WITH THE HDS) 

Procedure 

1. Tighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks.  

2. Clear the Temporary DTC with the HDS.  

3. Verify there is no leak by doing the EVAP FUNCTION TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the 

HDS.  

TO MAKE THE MESSAGE GO OFF (WITHOUT THE HDS) 

Procedure 

1. Tighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks.  

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn the ignition switch OFF.  

3. Do this procedure three times in all.  

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM 

The electronic throttle control system consists of the throttle actuator, throttle position (TP) sensor A/B, 
accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor A/B, throttle actuator control module, throttle actuator control module 
relay, and the ECM/PCM. 

 

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