Honda Element. Manual - part 590

NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the brake pedal position switch.

IDLE SPEED INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector.  

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

Fig. 11: Connecting HDS To Data Link Connector (DLC) 
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3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, then let it idle.  

6. Check the idle speed without load conditions: headlights, blower fan, radiator fan, and air conditioner off. 

Idle speed should be:  

IDLE SPEED REFERENCE 

NOTE:

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Before checking the idle speed, check these items: 

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The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has not been reported on, and 
there are no DTCs.  

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Ignition timing  

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Sparkplugs  

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Air cleaner  

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PCV system  

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Apply the parking brake, and make sure the headlights are off.  

M/T 700 ± 50 rpm

 

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2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Idle Control System - Element

  

7. Let the engine idle for 1 minute with high electric load (A/C switch on, temperature set to max cool, 

blower fan on high, and headlights on high beam). 

Idle speed should be:  

IDLE SPEED REFERENCE 

8. Reconnect the EVAP canister purge valve connector.  

ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE 

The idle learn procedure must be done so the ECM/PCM can learn the engine idle characteristics. 

Do the idle learn procedure whenever you do any of these actions: 



Replace ECM/PCM.  

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Reset ECM/PCM.  

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Update ECM/PCM.  

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Replace or clean the throttle body.  

PROCEDURE 

1. Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio, lights, etc.) are off.  

2. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 2 seconds.  

4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator 

fan comes on, or until the engine coolant temperature reaches 194°F (90°C).  

5. Let the engine idle for about 5 minutes with the throttle fully closed. 

A/T 700 ± 50 rpm (in Park or neutral)

M/T 720 ± 50 rpm
A/T 720 ± 50 rpm (in Park or neutral)

NOTE:

If the idle speed is not within specification, do the ECM/PCM idle learn 
procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ). If the idle speed is 
still not within specification, go to symptom troubleshooting.

NOTE:

Erasing DTCs with the HDS does not require you to do the idle learn procedure.

NOTE:

If the radiator fan comes on, do not include its running time in the 5 
minutes.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Idle Control System - Element

  

2007-08 ENGINE

Ignition System - Element 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Ignition System Component Location 
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

 

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2007-08 ENGINE Ignition System - Element

  

 

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2007-08 ENGINE Ignition System - Element

  

Fig. 2: Ignition System Circuit Diagram 
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IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION

 

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2007-08 ENGINE Ignition System - Element