Honda Element. Manual - part 589

Fig. 4: Checking Continuity Between PSP Switch 2P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E16) and the PSP switch. 

NO - 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 ), then recheck. If the 
symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM (see 
ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). 

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

15. Disconnect the PSP switch 2P connector.  

16. Connect PSP switch 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with a jumper wire, then start the engine. 

Fig. 5: Connecting PSP Switch 2P Connector Terminals No. 1 And 2 With Jumper Wire 
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17. Check the PSPSW in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Does it change to ON?  

YES - Replace the PSP switch (see POWER STEERING HOSE, LINE, AND PRESSURE SWITCH 
REPLACEMENT ). 

 

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NO - Go to step 18. 

18. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

19. Remove the jumper wire from the PSP switch 2P connector.  

20. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

21. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

22. Connect PSP switch 2P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 6: Connecting PSP Switch 2P Connector Terminal No. 1 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
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23. Check for continuity between body ground and ECM/PCM connector terminal E16. 

Fig. 7: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E16 
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Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 24. 

NO - Repair open in the wire between the PSP switch and the ECM/PCM (E16). 

24. Check for continuity between PSP switch 2P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 8: Checking Continuity Between PSP Switch 2P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - 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 ), then 
recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original 
ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). 

NO - Repair open in the wire between the PSP switch and G301. 

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Does it indicate OFF?  

YES - Go to step 3. 

NO - Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST ). 

3. Press the brake pedal, and check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Does it change to ON?  

YES - The brake pedal position switch signal circuit (BKSW line) is OK. 

NO - Go to step 4. 

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

6. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.  

7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P). 

 

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8. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and body ground. 

Fig. 9: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E22 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 A) fuse. 
Replace the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 A) fuse. 

NO - Go to step 9. 

9. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and brake pedal position switch 4P 

connector terminal No. 2. 

Fig. 10: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E22 And Brake Pedal 
Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal No. 2 
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Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 
A) fuse. Inspect the brake position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Idle Control System - Element