Honda Element. Manual - part 670

NO -Drain the tank and fill with a known-good fuel, then go to step 24.

11. Inspect the spark plugs (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ). If the spark plugs are fouled or worn, 

replace them.  

12. Test-drive the vehicle several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: 

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ENGINE SPEED  

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VSS  

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REL TP SENSOR  

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CLV (calculated load value)  

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APP SENSOR  

13. Check the CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE in the DATA 

LIST for 10 minutes with the HDS. 

Does the CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE show misfire counts?

YES -Go to step 14. 

NO -Go to step 25. 

14. Check the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE TEST ). 

Is the fuel pressure OK?  

YES -Go to step 15. 

NO - 

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If the fuel pressure is too high, replace the fuel pressure regulator (see FUEL PRESSURE 
REGULATOR REPLACEMENT ),then go to step 24.  

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If the fuel pressure is too low, check the fuel pump, the fuel feed pipe, and the fuel filter. If they are 
OK, replace the fuel pressure regulator (see FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR 
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 24.  

15. 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.  

16. Check for these conditions: 

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Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 176°F (80°C)  

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M/T in neutral (A/T in Park or neutral)  

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All electrical loads off  

17. Monitor the ENGINE SPEED in the DATA LIST with the HDS, and hold the engine speed at 2,500 rpm. 

Once the engine speed is met, hold the accelerator pedal steady for more than 10 seconds. 

Did the engine speed vary more than 100 rpm from 2,500 rpm?

 

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YES -Repeat step 17. 

NO -Go to step 18. 

18. While holding the engine speed at 2,500 rpm, check the MAF SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the 

HDS. 

Is there about 6.4-9.2 gm/s?  

YES -Go to step 19. 

NO -Replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor (see MAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 24. 

19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

20. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure switch (A), and install the special tools as shown, then install the 

rocker arm oil pressure switch in the pressure gauge adapter (B). 

Fig. 53: Installing Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch In Pressure Gauge Adapter With Torque 
Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

21. Reconnect the rocker arm oil pressure switch 2P connector.  

22. 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.  

23. Check the oil pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm and 2,000 rpm. 

Is the oil pressure below 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm

2

 , 7 psi)? 

 

YES -Check for air in the fuel line, then go to step 24.

NOTE:

Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring.

 

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NO -Inspect the VTEC system, then go to step 24.

24. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

25. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

26. Clear the CKP pattern with the HDS.  

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

28. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP) 

PATTERN LEARN ).  

29. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: 



ENGINE SPEED  



VSS  



REL TP SENSOR  



CLV (calculated load value)  



APP SENSOR  

30. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 indicated?  

YES -Check for a poor connection or loose terminals at the ignition coil, the injector, and the ECM/PCM, 
then go to DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 troubleshooting (see DTC P0301: NO. 1 CYLINDER 
MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302: NO. 2 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303: NO. 
3 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304: NO. 4 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED ). 

NO -Go to step 31. 

31. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate PASSED?  

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 30, go 
to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the ignition coil, 
the injector, and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving 
until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 29. 

DTC P0301: NO. 1 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302: NO. 2 CYLINDER MISFIRE 
DETECTED; DTC P0303: NO. 3 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304: NO. 4 CYLINDER 
MISFIRE DETECTED 

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and 
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in Park or neutral).  

4. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, go to step 5. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep idling until 
a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, wait several minutes, and recheck. 

5. Check the CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE in the DATA 

LIST for 10 minutes with the HDS. 

Does CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE show misfire counts?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 6. 

6. Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded freeze data parameters: 



ENGINE SPEED  



VSS  



REL TP SENSOR  



CLV (calculated load value)  



APP SENSOR  

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Does the screen indicate FAILED?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, go to step 8. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving 
until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 6 and recheck. 

8. Check the CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE in the DATA 

LIST for 10 minutes with the HDS. 

Does CYL1 MISFIRE, CYL2 MISFIRE, CYL3 MISFIRE, and/or CYL4 MISFIRE show misfire counts?  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose wires or poor connections in the 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE PGM-FI System - Element