Honda Element. Manual - part 700

Fig. 151: Checking Continuity Between PGM-FI Main Relay 1 (FI MAIN) 4P Connector Terminal 
No. 1 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between PGM-FI main relay 1 (FI MAIN) and each item. Also replace the 
No. 6 FI ECU (15 A) fuse. 

NO -Replace PGM-FI main relay 1 (FI MAIN). Also replace the No. 6 FI ECU (15 A) fuse. 

45. Inspect the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. 

Is the fuse OK?  

YES -Go to step 56. 

NO -Go to step 46. 

46. Remove the blown No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse from the under-dash fuse/relay box.  

47. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

48. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

49. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E9 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 152: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E9 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair the short in the wire between the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse and the ECM/PCM (E9), 
or between the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse and PGM-FI main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP). Also replace 
the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse. 

NO -Go to step 50. 

50. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove PGM-FI 

main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP) (A). 

Fig. 153: Identifying PGM-FI Main Relay 2 (Fuel Pump) 
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51. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

52. Remove the access panel from the floor (see step 4 in FUEL TANK UNIT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

53. Disconnect the fuel pump 5P connector.  

54. Check for continuity between fuel pump 5P connector terminal No. 5 and body ground. 

Fig. 154: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Pump 5P Connector Terminal No. 5 And Body 

 

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Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Repair short in the wire between the fuel pump and PGM-FI main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP). Also 
replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse. 

NO -Go to step 55. 

55. Test PGM-FI main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP) (see POWER RELAY TEST ). 

Is the relay OK?  

YES -Check the fuel pump, and replace it if necessary. Also replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) 
fuse. 

NO -Replace the PGM-FI main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP). Also replace the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) 
fuse. 

56. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

57. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).  

58. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

59. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminal E9 and body ground. 

Fig. 155: Measuring Voltage Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E9 And Body Ground 
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Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 60. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the No. 17 FUEL PUMP (15 A) fuse and the ECM/PCM (E9). 

60. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminal E7 and body ground. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE PGM-FI System - Element

  

Fig. 156: Measuring Voltage Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E7 And Body Ground 
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Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 65. 

NO -Go to step 61. 

61. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

62. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove PGM-FI 

main relay 1 (FI MAIN) (A). 

Fig. 157: Identifying PGM-FI Main Relay 1 (FI MAIN) 
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63. Measure voltage between PGM-FI main relay 1 (FI MAIN) 4P connector terminal No. 4 and body 

ground. 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE PGM-FI System - Element