Honda Element. Manual - part 773

normal with most DTCs. If DTC 81,83 or 85 is set, the TPMS indicator goes off only when the ignition switch 
is turned off. 

When a flat tire is replaced with the spare tire, the TPMS indicator comes on (DTC 32,34,36 or 38) because the 
system is no longer receiving the signal from the tire's transmitter. 

This is not a problem with the spare tire. 

PROBLEMS THAT ARE NOT SYSTEM FAULTS 

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Tire Sealant 

Fluid sealant used to repair a punctured tire can damage the tire pressure sensor mounted on each wheel. 
It can prevent the system from detecting the correct tire pressure, which sets a DTC 11,13,15 or 17 even 
though the system is normal. 

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Cold Weather 

When the weather is extremely cold - about -40°F (-40°C) or colder - the output of the lithium battery in 
each tire pressure sensor may drop far enough that the control unit sets a DTC for low battery voltage (31, 
33,35, or 37) even though the system is normal. 

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Non-TPMS Wheels 

Vehicles equipped with TPMS must use wheels made for the system. Every TPMS wheel has an 
exclusive mark; do not use any other type of wheel. 

HOW A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IS SET 

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When the system detects a problem, the TPMS control unit sets a code, but shifts to fail-safe mode, and 
will not alert the driver to low tire pressures.  

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If the TPMS control unit loses power, or fails, the TPMS indicator will come on, but no DTC are set.  

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The memory can hold all the DTCs that could possibly be set. However, when the same DTC is detected 
more than once, the most recent one overwrites the previous one, so only the latest DTC of each type is 
stored.  

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DTCs are indicated in ascending order, not in the order they occurred.  

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Set DTCs are stored in the EEPROM (nonvolatile memory), they cannot be cleared by disconnecting the 
battery. To clear a DTC, connect the HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) to the data link connector (DLC), 
and follow the screen prompts.  

HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT DTCS 

DTC troubleshooting procedures assume the cause of the problem is still present and the TPMS indicator is still 
on. (NOTE: The TPMS indicator comes on for DTCs 11,13,15, and 17 only if the low tire pressure indication is 
false, caused by a problem in the system.) Do not use a troubleshooting procedure unless the system has set the 
DTC listed for it. 

 

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2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element

  

1. Ask the customer to describe the conditions when the indicator came on, and try to reproduce the same 

conditions for troubleshooting. Find out if the customer checked and/or adjusted tire pressures since the 
indicator came on.  

2. If an indicator does not come on during the test-drive, check for loose terminals, poor contact due to 

damaged terminals, etc. before you start troubleshooting.  

3. After troubleshooting, repair and clear the DTCs, and test-drive the vehicle. Make sure no indicators 

come on.  

4. Check for DTCs in from other control unit that are connected via F-CAN. If there are DTCs that are 

related to F-CAN, the most likely cause was that the ignition switch was turned ON (II) with the TPMS 
control unit connector disconnected. Clear the DTCs. Check for PGM-FI and TPMS codes, and 
troubleshoot those first.  

HOW TO RETRIEVE DTCS 

1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) to the data link connector 

(DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard. 

Fig. 3: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the TPMS control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot 

the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

4. Follow the prompts on the HDS to display the DTC(s) on the screen. After determining the DTC, refer to 

the DTC TROUBLESHOOTING. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

HOW TO CLEAR DTCS 

NOTE:

See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element

  

1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the 

driver's side of the dashboard. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the TPMS control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot 

the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

4. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS. 

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

MEMORIZING THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID 

Special Tools Required  

TPMS sensor initializer tool AKS0620006 

Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

All four tire pressure sensor IDs must be memorized to the TPMS control unit whenever you do any of these 
actions: 

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Replace the TPMS control unit.  

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Replace the tire pressure sensor.  

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Substitute a known-good wheel with tire pressure sensor.  

NOTE:

See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

NOTE:

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To ensure the control unit memorizes the correct ID, the vehicle with the 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element

  

1. With the ignition switch OFF, and wait 5 minutes or more for the TPMS sensors to go to sleep mode. 

Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard. 

Fig. 5: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the TPMS control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot 

the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

4. Select Sensor ID Leaning from the mode menu on the HDS.  

5. Turn on the TPMS sensor initializer tool (A) by pressing the power button (B). 

Fig. 6: Identifying TPMS Sensor Initializer Tool And Power Button 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Hold the TPMS sensor initializer tool near one wheel, memorize the pressure sensor ID by following the 

screen prompts on the HDS. 

new sensor must be at least 10 ft (3 m) away from other vehicles that have 
tire pressure sensors.  

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When doing a tire rotation, memorizing the sensors in not needed.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element