Honda Element. Manual - part 609

Fig. 4: Identifying Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the Keyless receiver unit (B). 

Fig. 5: Identifying Keyless Receiver Unit 5P Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. 

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system. 

 

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If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.  

4. Reconnect the connector, and make these input tests at the connector. 

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

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If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5. 

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART 

5. Disconnect the connector, and make this input test at the connector. 

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If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

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If the input test proves OK, replace the keyless receiver unit. 

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART 

CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST 

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired 

result

Possible cause if desired result is not 

obtained

1

BLK

Under all 
conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be less 
than 1 V.



Poor ground (G502)  

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An open in the wire  

3

YEL

Ignition switch 
ON (II)

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be 
battery voltage.

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Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the 
under-dash fuse/relay box  

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An open in the wire  

Ignition switch 

OFF

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be no 
voltage.

Short to power on No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse 
circuit

5

WHT/RED

Under all 
conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be 
battery voltage.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the 
under-hood fuse/relay box  

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Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box  

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An open in the wire  

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if 

desired result is 

not obtained

2

BLU/ORN

Ignition switch OFF, 
under-dash fuse/relay box 
connector K (17P) 
disconnected

Check for continuity between the 
No. 2 terminal and the No. 2 
terminal of the under-dash 
fuse/relay box connector K (17P): 
There should be continuity.

An open in the 
wire

Check for continuity between the 

No. 2 terminal and body ground: 

There should be no continuity.

A short to 
ground in the 
wire

 

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1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors C, F, J, K, M, P, Q, X and Y. 

Fig. 6: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. 



If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.  



If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.  

4. Reconnect all connections to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these input tests at the appropriate 

connectors on the under-dash fuse/relay box. 

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.  

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If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5. 

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART 

NOTE:

Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see 
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

NOTE:

All connectors are shown from wire side of female terminals.

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired 

result is not obtained

 

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C11

BLU

Under all conditions

Attach to ground: 
Parking, side marker, 
license plate lights and 
taillights should come 
on.

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Blown No. 2 (15 A) 
fuse in the under-hood 
fuse/relay box  

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Faulty taillight relay  

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Faulty under-dash 
fuse/relay box  

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An open in the wire  

F7

BLU/RED Under all conditions

Attach to ground: 
Headlights should come 
on.

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Blown No. 15 or 17 (15 
A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box  

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Faulty headlight relay  

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Blown headlight bulb  

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An open in the wire  

J2 

K4

WHT/RED Under all conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be battery 
voltage.

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Blown No. 9 (10 A) 
fuse in the under-hood 
fuse/relay box  



An open in the wire  

J4

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be less 
than 0.5 V.

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Poor ground (G401)  



An open in the wire  

P18

RED

Hatch or tailgate open

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be less 
than 0.5 V.



Faulty tailgate latch 
switch  

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Faulty hatch latch 
switch  

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An open in the wire  

Hatch and tailgate 

closed

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be battery 
voltage.



Faulty tailgate latch 
switch  

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Faulty hatch latch 
switch  

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Short to ground in the 
wire  

Q3

GRN

Driver's door or left 
rear door open

Measure voltage to 
ground: 
There should be less 
than 0.5 V.

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Faulty driver's door 
switch  

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Faulty left rear door 
switch  

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An open in the wire  

Driver's door and left 

Measure voltage to 
ground: 

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Faulty driver's door 
switch  

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Faulty left rear door 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Keyless/Power Door Lock System - Element