Honda Element. Manual — part 794

substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

NO -Check for loose terminals in the steering angle sensor 5P connector. If the connections are OK,
replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

DTC 31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38: ABS SOLENOID

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then ON (II) again.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, or 38 indicated?

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary,
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

NO -The system is OK at this time.

DTC 51: MOTOR LOCK; DTC 52: MOTOR STUCK ON/OFF

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2. Check the No. 10(30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse blown?

YES -Install the new No. 10 (30 A) fuse, and recheck. If the fuse continues to blow, check for short to
body ground in the wire between the No. 10 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the VSA
modulator-control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA
MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

NO -Reinstall the fuse, and go to step 3.

3. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

4. Measure the voltage between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 1 and body

ground.

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Fig. 41: Measuring Voltage Between VSA Modulator - Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 1
And Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the No. 10 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the
VSA modulator-control unit.

5. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 47 and body

ground.

Fig. 42: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No.
47 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the VSA modulator-control unit and body ground (G202).

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6. Reconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

8. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.

10. Test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more.

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51 or 52 indicated?

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary,
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

NO -The system is OK at this time.

DTC 54: FAIL-SAFE RELAY

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 54 indicated?

YES -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector. If necessary,
substitute a known-good VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ), and retest.

NO -Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time.

DTC 61: LOW +B-FSR VOLTAGE; DTC 62: HIGH +B-FSR VOLTAGE

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again.

Does the ABS indicator come on?

YES -Go to step 4.

NOTE:

If the vehicle has high electric load or a weak battery, DTC 61 may be stored
when starting the engine.

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NO -The system is OK at this time.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 61 or 62 indicated?

YES -Check the battery and the charging system (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

NO -Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC indicated.

DTC 64: SENSOR POWER VOLTAGE

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the HDS.

4. Test-drive the vehicle.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 64 indicated?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -The system is OK at this time.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7. Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector.

8. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector.

9. Check for continuity between VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector terminal No. 7 and body

ground.

Fig. 43: Checking Continuity Between VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector Terminal No. 7
And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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