Honda Element. Manual — part 218

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the
original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated in step 22, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch
pressure control solenoid valve A and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM
(see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 21. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 21.

DTC P0963: PROBLEM IN A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0963 indicated?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 5.

5. Select Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve A with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Go to step 8.

6. Command A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A at 0.2 A in Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid

Control menu.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0963 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 8.

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).



This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

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NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor
connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and the PCM. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

10. Measure the resistance between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminals No. 1

and No. 2.

Fig. 128: Measuring Resistance Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector
Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there 3-10 ohms?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12.

11. Check for continuity between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminal No. 2 and

body ground.

Fig. 129: Checking Continuity Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector
Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 18.

NO -Repair open in the wire between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and ground (G101)
(see ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ), or repair poor ground (G101), then go to step 12.

12. Reconnect all connectors.

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

15. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0963 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve
A and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 17.

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0963 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch
pressure control solenoid valve A and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT
COMPLETED, go to step 15.

18. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).

19. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0963 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve
A and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE
PCM ), then go to step 19. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 21.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0963 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

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Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the
original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between A/T clutch
pressure control solenoid valve A and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM
(see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 19. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

DTC P0966: PROBLEM IN A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B CIRCUIT

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine, and wait for at least 1 second.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0966 indicated?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 5.

5. Select Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve B with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Go to step 8.

6. Command A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B at 1.0 A in Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid

Control menu.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0966 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).



This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element