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Honda Element. Manual - part 375

 

 

Fig. 2: Cruise Control Circuit Diagram 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

CRUISE CONTROL INPUT TEST 

1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on HOW TO 

USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).  

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain 

 

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Cruise Control - Element

  

control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING
 ).  

4. Go to PGM-FI, and check for DTCs (see DTC TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. Do the following tests while monitoring parameters in the PGM-FI DATA LIST with the HDS. 

CRUISE CONTROL INPUT TEST INSPECTION CHART 

NOTE:

Intermittent failures are often caused by loose circuit connections. While 
monitoring cruise control inputs, flex their circuits, and note if any of the 
test results change.

Signal to be 

tested

Test condition

Parameter: Desired result

Possible cause if result is 

not obtained

Brake switch 
signal

Brake pedal pressed, then 
released

CRUISE BRAKE SW should 
indicate OFF when the brake 
pedal is pressed and ON when 
the brake pedal is released.

Faulty brake pedal 
position switch  

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

An open in the wire 
between the 
ECM/PCM and the 
brake pedal position 
switch  

A wire shorted to 
ground between the 
ECM/PCM and the 
brake pedal position 
switch  

Clutch pedal 
position switch 
signal (M/T)

Clutch pedal pressed, 
then released

SHIFT/CLUTCH SW should 
indicate OFF when the clutch 
pedal is pressed and ON when 
the clutch pedal is released.

Faulty clutch pedal 
position switch  

An open in the wire 
between the ECM and 
the clutch pedal 
position switch  

A wire shorted to 
ground between the 
ECM and the clutch 
pedal position switch  

Poor ground G502  

Transmission 

SHIFT/CLUTCH SW should 

Faulty transmission 
range switch  

An open in the wire 
between the PCM and 
the transmission range 

 

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range switch 
signal (A/T)

Shift lever in D

indicate ON in P, R, N, 2 and 1 
and OFF in D

switch  

A wire shorted to 
ground between the 
PCM and the 
transmission range 
switch  

Poor ground G101  

Cruise control 
main switch 
signal

Cruise control main 
switch ON and OFF

CRUISE CONTROL MAIN 
SW should indicate ON when 
the cruise control main switch 
is turned ON and OFF when 
the cruise control main switch 
is turned OFF.

Faulty cruise control 
main switch  

An open in the wire 
between the gauge 
control module and the 
cruise control main 
switch  

A wire shorted to 
ground between the 
gauge control module 
and the cruise control 
main switch  

Set switch 
signal

Set/decel switch pressed 
and released

CRUISE CONTROL SET SW 
should indicate ON when the 
set/decel switch is pressed and 
OFF when the set/decel switch 
is released.

Faulty cruise control 
set/decel, resume/accel, 
cancel switch  

An open in the wire 
between the gauge 
control module and the 
cruise control set/decel, 
resume/accel, cancel 
switch  

A wire shorted to 
ground between the 
gauge control module 
and the cruise control 
set/decel, resume/accel, 
cancel switch  

Resume switch 
signal

Resume/accel switch 
pressed and released

CRUISE CONTROL 
RESUME SW should indicate 
ON when the resume/accel 
switch is pressed and OFF 
when the resume/accel switch 
is released.

Faulty cruise control 
set/decel, resume/accel, 
cancel switch  

An open in the wire 
between the gauge 
control module and the 
cruise control set/decel, 
resume/accel, cancel 
switch  

A wire shorted to 

 

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CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT 

1. Release the clips of the switch and push the switch (A) out of the panel, then disconnect the 5P connector 

(B) from the main switch. 

Fig. 3: Identifying 5P Connector From Main Switch 
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2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to Fig. 4. If there is no 

continuity, replace illumination bulbs (A) or the switch. 

ground between the 
gauge control module 
and the cruise control 
set/decel, resume/accel, 
cancel switch  

Cancel switch 
signal

Cancel switch pressed 
and released

CRUISE CONTROL 
CANCEL SW should indicate 
ON when the cancel switch is 
pressed and OFF when the 
cancel switch is released.

Faulty cruise control 
set/decel, resume/accel, 
cancel switch

Cruise control 
indicator signal

Start the engine, turn the 
cruise control main 
switch on, and drive the 
vehicle above 25 mph 
(40 km/h). Set and cancel 
the cruise control.

CRUISE INDICATOR should 
indicate ON when the cruise 
control is set and OFF when 
the cruise control is canceled.

Faulty gauge control module

 

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