Honda Element. Manual - part 612

Fig. 15: Identifying Hatch Lock Actuator 2P Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to Fig. 16. To prevent damage to 

the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily. 

Fig. 16: Battery Power And Ground Connection Chart 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. If the actuator does not operate as specified, replace it.  

TRANSMITTER TEST 

1. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to reset the transmitter. 

NOTE:

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If the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the 
transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the transmitter.  

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If any door is open, you cannot lock the door with the transmitter.  

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If you unlocked the doors with the transmitter, but do not open any of the 
doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.  

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The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the ignition key is in 
the ignition switch.  

 

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If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the locks don't work, go to step 2.  

2. Open the transmitter, and check for water damage. 

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If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter.  

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If there is no water damage, go to step 3.  

3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the 

transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times. 

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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 4. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Transmitter Battery 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Reprogram the transmitter, then try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter. 

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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the doors don't lock and unlock, replace the transmitter. If the new transmitter won't lock and 
unlock the doors, test the keyless receiver unit (see KEYLESS RECEIVER UNIT INPUT 
TEST ).  

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING 

Storing transmitter codes: 

The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is 
stored, the code that was programmed first will be erased.) 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.  

3. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF. 

NOTE:

It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the 
doors and the tailgate are closed.

 

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4. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.  

6. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Within 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.  

9. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.  

10. Within 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

11. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.  

12. The door lock actuators will activate to confirm that the system has entered the transmitter programming 

mode. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again to program that transmitter. 
The door lock actuator will activate to confirm that the transmitter code is stored.  

13. Within 10 seconds, press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons on the two additional transmitters. The 

door lock actuators will activate each time after you press the lock or unlock button to confirm that the 
transmitter code is stored.  

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the key.  

15. Confirm proper operation of the transmitters. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

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

  

GENERAL INFORMATION

Service Reminder Indicators - Honda 

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER 

1982-85 ACCORD 

Oil, filter and service interval indicator flags/lights activate every 7500 miles. To reset indicators, insert ignition 
key into appropriate slot below glowing indicator flags/lights at lower right corner of instrument cluster. Push 
key in until reminder window changes from Red to Green. 

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REMINDER LIGHT/ENGINE OIL LIFE 
INDICATOR 

1991-97 ACCORD 

1. At each 7500 mile service interval, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will change from Green to 

Yellow. If service is not performed (and light is not reset), the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light will 
change from Yellow to Red.  

2. When service has been completed, reset MAINTENANCE REQUIRED reminder light. To reset reminder 

light, turn ignition off. Insert ignition key in slot provided to the right of tachometer (or beside the 
indicator). See Fig. 1.  

NOTE:

This article is only to be used for resetting maintenance reminder lights (when 
applicable). Some models (not all) may be equipped with one or more resettable 
maintenance reminder lights indicating maintenance is required. Once required 
maintenance services are performed, resetting of lights may be required. 
Information is provided to reset these lights where applicable.

NOTE:

Most vehicles are equipped with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) or check 
engine light. If light comes on and remains on while driving, the vehicle requires 
some type of repair. See appropriate service and repair information. After 
repairing fault(s) and clearing fault code(s), the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 
or check engine light should go out. Some models may use a dual-function 
indicator light, which is also used to indicate emission component service is 
due. After performing required service, reset indicator light.

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION Service Reminder Indicators - Honda

  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

GENERAL INFORMATION Service Reminder Indicators - Honda