Honda Element. Manual — part 217

20. 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 ).

21. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

22. Drive the vehicle in 3rd gear in the D position for at least 2 seconds, then drive in 4th gear for at least 2

seconds.

23. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0848 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure
switch 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.

NO -Go to step 24.

24. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0848 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

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 23, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the 3rd
clutch transmission fluid pressure switch 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 P0962: PROBLEM IN A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A 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 P0962 indicated?

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 -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 1.0 A in Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid

Control menu.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0962 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 8.

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. 125: 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.

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NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 14.

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

body ground.

Fig. 126: Checking Continuity Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector
Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 12.

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 14.

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

13. Measure the voltage between A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector terminals No. 1 and

No. 2.

Fig. 127: Measuring Voltage Between A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Connector
Terminals No. 1 And No. 2
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there about 11 V as the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position?

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YES -Go to step 20.

NO -Repair open or short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C1 and A/T
clutch pressure control solenoid valve A, then go to step 14.

14. Reconnect all connectors.

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

16. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0962 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 19.

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0962 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated instep 18, 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 17.

20. 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 ).

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

22. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0962 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 21. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 23.

23. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0962 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

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