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Fig. 219: Identifying Harness Cover Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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12. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B, ATF pipes (C), gasket (D), and O-rings 

(E). 

Fig. 220: Identifying O-Rings, ATF Pipes And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valves With 
Torque Specifications 
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13. Check the fluid passage of the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve for dust and dirt, and clean the 

passage if necessary.  

14. Install the new solenoid valve body gasket on the solenoid valve cover, and install the ATF pipes with the 

filter end in the transmission housing. Install new O-rings over the ATF pipes.  

15. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B. 

 

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16. Secure the harness cover with the bolt.  

17. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connectors 

securely.  

18. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing in the shift cable end. Attach the shift cable end to 

the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and 
secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.  

19. Secure the shift cable bracket with the nuts.  

20. Install the battery base.  

21. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

22. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold-down bracket, then connect battery terminals.  

23. Install the left upper fender cover and battery trim.  

24. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.  

25. Do the steering column memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C TEST 

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A). 

Fig. 221: Identifying Data Link Connector 
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2. Select CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL (Linear) SOLENOID C in the MISCELLANEOUS TEST 

MENU on the HDS. 

3. Test A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C with the HDS. 

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If the valve tests OK, the test is complete. Disconnect the HDS.  

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If the valve does not test OK, follow the instructions on the HDS. 

NOTE:

If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC 
circuit; '05-07 models (see '05-07 MODELS ), '08 model (see '08 MODEL ).

 

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If the valve does not test OK, and the HDS does not determine the cause, go to step 4.  

4. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.  

5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

6. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector. 

Fig. 222: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Connector Terminals 
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7. Measure the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C resistance at the connector terminals. 

Standard: 3-10 ohms  

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If the resistance is out of standard, replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C (see A/T 
CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE C REPLACEMENT ).  

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If the resistance is within the standard, go to step 8.  

8. Connect the negative battery terminal to the solenoid valve C connector terminal No. 2, and connect the 

positive battery terminal to the connector terminal No. 1. 

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If a clicking sound is heard, the valve is OK. Reconnect the connector, and install all removed 
parts.  

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If no clicking sound is heard, go to step 9.  

9. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C. 

 

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Fig. 223: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C 
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10. Remove the ATF joint pipes, O-rings, ATF pipe, and gasket.  

11. Check the fluid passage of the solenoid valve for contamination.  

12. Connect the negative battery terminal to the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector 

terminal No. 2, and connect the positive battery terminal to connector terminal No. 1. Make sure A/T 
clutch pressure control solenoid valve C moves. 

Fig. 224: Checking A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

13. Disconnect one of the battery terminals, and check the valve movement at the fluid passage in the valve 

body mounting surface. If the valve binds or moves sluggishly, or if the solenoid valve does not operate, 
replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C.  

14. Clean the mounting surfaces and the fluid passages of the solenoid valve body and the transmission 

housing.  

15. Install the 8 x 53 mm ATF joint pipe (A) with the filter side into its mounting hole (B). 

 

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