Honda Element. Manual - part 563

8. If the TP POSITION CHECK failed in step 5, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY 

CLEANING ).  

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

10. Do the crank (CKP) pattern learn procedure.  

SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM 

Special Tools Required  

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Honda diagnostic system (HDS) tablet tester  

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Honda interface module (HIM) and an iN workstation with HDS and CM update software  

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HDS pocket tester  

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GNA 600 and an iN workstation with HDS and CM update software  

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard. 

Fig. 8: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) 
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit 

troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). If you are returning from DLC circuit 
troubleshooting, skip steps 4 thru 14, then clean the throttle body after substituting the ECM/PCM (see 
THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).  

4. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

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Reboot the HDS.  

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Reconnect the HDS to the DLC, and try the update procedure again.  

NOTE:

Use this procedure when you need to substitute a known-good ECM/PCM 
during troubleshooting procedures.

 

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5. Select the ETCS TEST, then select the TP POSITION CHECK and follow the screen prompts. 

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

8. Remove the passenger's dashboard under cover (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), 

the passenger's kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ), and the 
glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

9. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown, and discard 

it. 

Fig. 9: Cutting Plastic Cross Brace In Glove Box Opening 
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10. Remove the relays (A), then remove the bolts (B) and the glove box frame (C). 

Fig. 10: Identifying Relays, Bolts And Glove Box Frame

NOTE:

If the TP POSITION CHECK indicates FAILED, continue this procedure.

 

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11. Remove the gray 20P ECM/PCM wire harness connector (A) from the ECM/PCM mounting bracket. 

Fig. 11: Identifying ECM/PCM And Wire Harness Connector 
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12. Disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (B).  

13. Remove the ECM/PCM mounting bolt (C) and the bracket.  

14. Remove the nuts (D), then remove the ECM/PCM (E).  

15. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

16. Open the SCS line with the HDS.  

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 

18. Manually input the VIN to the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

19. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software.  

20. Select the IMMOBI SYSTEM with the HDS.  

21. Enter the immobilizer code using the ECM/PCM replacement procedure in the HDS; it allows you to start 

the engine.  

22. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

23. If the TP POSITION CHECK failed in step 5, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY 

CLEANING ).  

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

NOTE:

DTC P0630 "VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch" may be stored because 
the VIN has not been programmed into the ECM/PCM; ignore it, and 
continue this procedure.

 

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25. Do the crank (CKP) pattern learn procedure.  

OBD STATUS 

The OBD status shows the current system status of each DTC and all of the parameters. This function is used to 
see if the repair was successfully completed. The results of diagnostic tests for the DTC are displayed as: 

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PASSED: The on board diagnosis is successfully finished.  

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FAILED: The on board diagnosis has finished but failed.  

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EXECUTING: The vehicle is in enable criteria conditions for the DTC and the on board diagnosis is 
running.  

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NOT COMPLETED: The on board diagnosis was running but is out of the enable conditions of the DTC. 

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OUT OF CONDITION: The vehicle has stayed out of the enable conditions for the DTC. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel and Emissions Systems - Element