Honda Element. Manual — part 172

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Automatic Transmission - Element

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 2: Identifying Special Tools (2 Of 2)
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

When the powertrain control module (PCM) senses an abnormality in the input or output systems, the D
indicator (A) in the gauge control module (B) will usually blink.

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Fig. 3: Identifying D Indicator In Gauge Control Module
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When the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) is connected to the data link connector (DLC) (A) (located under
the driver's side of the dashboard), it will indicate the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) when the ignition switch is
turned ON (II) and an appropriate menu is selected.

Fig. 4: Identifying Data Link Connector
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If the D indicator or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been reported on, or if a driveability problem is
suspected, do this:

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC. (See the HDS user's manual for specific instructions.)

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), select A/T system and observe the DTC in the DTCs MENU on the

HDS screen.

3. Record all fuel and emissions DTCs, A/T DTCs, and freeze data.

NOTE:

If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC
circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

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4. If there is a fuel and emissions DTC, first check the fuel and emissions system as indicated by the DTC.

5. Clear the DTC and data.

6. Drive the vehicle for several minutes under the same conditions as those indicated by the freeze data, and

then recheck for a DTC. If the A/T DTC returns, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. If the DTC
does not return, there was an intermittent problem within the circuit. Make sure all pins and terminals in
the circuit are tight.

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING VERSUS DTC TROUBLESHOOTING

Some symptoms will not trigger diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) or cause the D indicator to blink. If the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) was reported on or the D indicator has been blinking, check for DTCs. If the
vehicle has an abnormal symptom, and there are no DTCs stored, do the symptom troubleshooting. Check the
list of probable cause(s) for the symptom, in the sequence listed, until you find the problem.

HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE SCS MODE (RETRIEVING THE FLASH CODES)

When the PCM senses an abnormality in the input or output system, the D indicator (A) in the gauge control
module (B) will usually blink.

Fig. 5: Identifying D Indicator In Gauge Control Module
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When the D indicator has been reported on, connect the HDS to the DLC (A) (located under the driver's side of
the dashboard). Turn the ignition switch ON (II), select SCS mode, then the D indicator will indicate (blink) the
DTC.

NOTE:

The preferred method is to use the HDS to retrieve the P-code.

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