Honda Element. Manual — part 554

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Gauges - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Gauges Component Location
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GAUGE CONTROL MODULE/TERMINAL LOCATION INDEX

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Fig. 2: Identifying Gauge Control Module/Terminal Location
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SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

The gauge control module has a self-diagnostic function that checks these circuits:

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The beeper drive circuit.

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The indicator drive circuit.

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The LCD segments.

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The gauges drive circuit (Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel gauge. Coolant temperature gauge).

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The communication line (the coolant temperature signal and vehicle speed signal line between the gauge

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and the ECM/PCM).

ENTERING THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

Before entering the self-diagnostic function, check the No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and
the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

1. Press and hold the TRIP/RESET button.

2. Turn the headlights ON.

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

4. Within 5 sec, turn the headlights OFF, then ON and OFF again.

5. Within the next 5 sec, release the TRIP/RESET button, then press and release the button three times.

THE BEEPER DRIVE CIRCUIT CHECK

When entering the self-diagnostic function, the beeper sounds five times.

THE INDICATOR DRIVE CIRCUIT CHECK

When entering the self-diagnostic function, these indicator lights blink:

ABS indicator, A/T gear position indicator (1,2, D, N, R, P), Brake system indicator. Charging system indicator,
Cruise control indicator. Door indicator, Lights-on indicator, D3 indicator (A/T), Low fuel indicator, Low oil
pressure indicator. Low tire pressure indicator, Maintenance required indicator. Malfunction indicator lamp

NOTE:

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While in the self-diagnostic function, the dash lights brightness controller
does not operate.

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While in the self-diagnostic function, the TRIP/RESET button is used to
start the Beeper Drive Circuit Test and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check.

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If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h) or the ignition switch is
turned OFF, the self-diagnostic function ends.

Fig. 3: Identifying Gauge Blinking Pattern
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(MIL), Seat belt reminder indicator, TPMS indicator, VSA activation indicator, VSA indicator, and Washer
fluid level indicator (Canada models).

SWITCH INPUT CHECK

After the intermittent beeper sounds at the initial stage of self-diagnostics. The beeper will continue to sound
while any of the following switch inputs are switched from Off to On: Cruise control master, SET, RESUME,
CANCEL switches, SEL/RESET switch., and VSA Off switch.

THE LCD SEGMENTS CHECK

When entering the self-diagnostic function, the odo/trip meter segments blink five times.

THE GAUGE DRIVE CIRCUIT CHECK

When entering the self-diagnostic function, the speedometer, the tachometer, the fuel gauge, and the coolant
temperature gauge needles move from the minimum position to the maximum position, then return to the
minimum position.

The check cannot be started until the gauge needles return the minimum position.

Fig. 4: Gauge Drive Circuit Timing Chart
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THE COMMUNICATION LINE CHECK

While in the self-diagnostic mode, the Communication Line Check starts after the LCD Segments Check.

If all segments come on, the communication line is OK. If faulty, the word "Error" will be indicated on the
odometer display followed by number(s).

Error Code List

NOTE:

After the beeper stops sounding and the gauge needles return to the minimum
position, pressing the TRIP/RESET button starts the Beeper Drive Circuit Check
(one beep), and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check again.

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