Honda Element. Manual - part 796

NO -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute 
a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL 
AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

DTC 84: VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION 

1. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION 

MEMORIZATION ).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.  

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 84 indicated?  

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, 
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

NO -The system is OK at this time. 

DTC 86: F-CAN COMMUNICATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (II) again.  

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 86 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 5. 

NO -The system is OK at this time. 

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

6. Start and run the engine for at least 5 seconds.  

7. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 86 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 8. 

NOTE:

If DTC 84 is stored, the VSA activation indicator does not go off until doing the 
VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL 
POSITION MEMORIZATION ).

 

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NO -Intermittent failure, the F-CAN communication line is OK at this time. 

8. Check for fuel and emission systems DTCs with the HDS (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 

INFORMATION ). 

Are any ECM/PCM DTCs indicated?  

YES -Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the ECM/PCM. 

NO -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, substitute 
a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL 
AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

DTC 91: VSA OPERATION 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.  

4. Test-drive the vehicle.  

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 91 indicated?  

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, 
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

NO -The system is OK at this time. 

DTC 105: HYDRAULIC UNIT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.  

4. Test-drive the vehicle.  

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 105 indicated?  

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

NO -The system is OK at this time. 

DTC 121,122,123,124: VSA SOLENOID 

 

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.  

4. Test-drive the vehicle.  

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC 121, 122, 123, or 124 indicated?  

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary, 
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. 

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING 

ABS INDICATOR OR VSA INDICATOR DOES NOT GO OFF, AND NO DTCS ARE STORED 

1. Check for the communication between the vehicle and the HDS. 

Is there communication?  

YES -Check for loose terminals in the gauge control module 36P connector. If necessary, substitute a 
known-good gauge control module, then recheck. If it is OK, replace the original gauge control module 
(see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A 
NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ). 

NO -If the HDS does not communicate with all the systems of the vehicle, troubleshoot the DLC circuit 
(see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). If the HDS does not communicate with the VSA 
system only, go to step 2. 

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

3. Check the No. 18 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box. 

Is the fuse blown?  

YES -Install a new No. 18 (30 A) fuse, and recheck. If the fuse continues to blow, check for short to body 
ground in the wire between the No. 18 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA 
modulator-control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA 
MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

NO -Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 4. 

4. Check the No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. 

 

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Is the fuse blown?  

YES -Install the new No. 4 (10 A) fuse, and recheck. If the fuse continues to blow, check for short to 
body ground in the wire between the No. 4 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the VSA 
modulator-control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA 
MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest. 

NO -Go to step 5. 

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

6. Measure voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 32 and body ground. 

Fig. 45: Measuring Voltage Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 32 
And Body Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there battery voltage?  

YES -Go to step 7. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the No. 18 (30 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA 
modulator-control unit. 

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Measure voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground. 

 

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