Honda Element. Manual - part 800

3. Release from the clamps, then remove the bolt, and the wheel sensor (C).  

4. Install the wheel sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.  

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If the wheel sensor comes in contact with the wheel bearing, it is faulty.  

5. Start the engine, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators go off.  

6. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators do not come on.  

REAR 

1. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.  

2. Disconnect the wheel sensor connector (A). 

Fig. 61: Disconnecting Wheel Sensor Connector With Torque Specification 
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3. Release from the clamps, then remove the clips, the bolt, and the wheel sensor (B).  

4. Install the wheel sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.  

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If the wheel sensor comes in contact with the wheel bearing unit, it is faulty.  

5. Start the engine, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators go off.  

6. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators do not come on.  

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Components - Element

  

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

VTEC/VTC - Element 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying VTEC/VTC Component Location

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING 

DTC P0010: VTC OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.  

3. 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.  

4. Do the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.  

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

Is DTC P0010 indicated?  

YES -Go to step 6. 

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at 
the VTC oil control solenoid valve and the ECM/PCM. 

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector.  

8. At the solenoid valve side, measure resistance between VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector 

terminals No. 1 and No. 2. 

Fig. 2: Measuring Resistance Between VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector Terminals 
No. 1 And 2 
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Is there 6.75-8.25 ohms, at room temperature?

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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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element

  

YES -Go to step 9. 

NO -Go to step 15. 

9. Check for continuity between VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 1 and body 

ground. 

Fig. 3: Checking Continuity Between VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 
1 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

YES -Go to step 10. 

NO -Repair open in the wire between the VTC oil control solenoid valve and G101, then go to step 16. 

10. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

11. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector B (24P).  

12. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal B1 and body ground. 

Fig. 4: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal B1 And Body Ground 
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Is there continuity?  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element