Honda Element. Manual - part 697

Fig. 136: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E11 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between ECM/PCM connector terminal E11 and the gauge control module, 
the VSA modulator-control unit, the TPMS control unit, or the DLC. 

NO -Go to step 30. 

30. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E24 and body ground. 

Fig. 137: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E24 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between ECM/PCM connector terminal E24 and the gauge control module, 
the VSA modulator-control unit, the TPMS control unit, or the DLC. 

NO -Go to step 31. 

31. Reconnect all connectors.  

32. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

33. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector. 

 

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34. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and read the HDS. 

Does the HDS identify the vehicle?  

YES -Replace the gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND 
TRANSFERRING MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ). 

NO -Go to step 35. 

35. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

36. Reconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.  

37. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.  

38. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and read the HDS. 

Does the HDS identify the vehicle?  

YES -Replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ). 

NO -Go to step 39. 

39. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

40. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.  

41. Disconnect the TPMS control unit 20P connector.  

42. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and read the HDS. 

Does the HDS identify the vehicle?  

YES -Replace the TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ). 

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 ). 

MIL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Do the gauge self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ). 

Does the MIL indicator flash?  

YES -Go to step 3. 

 

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NO -Substitute a known-good gauge control module, and recheck. If the MIL circuit is OK, replace the 
original gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING 
MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ). 

3. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

4. Check the SCS in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is a short indicated?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

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 ). 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P), then disconnect the HDS.  

7. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E29 and body ground. 

Fig. 138: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E29 And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E29) and the SRS unit, or the DLC. 

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 ). 

DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING 

NOTE:

Make sure the HDS and the DLC cables of the HDS are not defective.

 

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1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).  

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and read the HDS. 

Does the HDS identify the vehicle?  

YES -Go to step 4. 

NO -Go to step 20. 

4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the PGM-FI system with the HDS. 

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?  

YES -Go to the INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING. 

NO -Go to step 5. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator. 

Does the SRS indicator stay on?  

YES -Go to the SRS system's general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). 

NO -Go to step 7. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Start the engine, and watch the TPMS indicator. 

Does the TPMS indicator stay on?  

YES -Go to the TPMS system's general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). 

NO -Go to step 9. 

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and watch the VSA indicator. 

Does the VSA indicator stay on?  

YES -Go to the VSA system's general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE PGM-FI System - Element