Honda Element. Manual — part 190

Fig. 45: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 2nd Gear
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

D Position: Shifting between 2nd gear and 3rd gear

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the programmed value, the PCM turns shift solenoid valves C ON, and
keeps A and E OFF, and B and D ON. Shift solenoid valve C pressure (SO is applied to the right side of shift
valve C. Shift valve C is moved to the left side to uncover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve
pressure ports leading to the 2nd and 3rd clutches. The PCM controls the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid
valves to regulate hydraulic pressure. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to 2nd
clutch pressure (20) at shift valve A, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to
3rd clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A. The 2nd and 3rd clutches are engaged gently.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

Fig. 46: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 2nd Gear And 3rd Gear
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

D Position: Driving in 3rd gear

The PCM turns shift solenoid valves B and D OFF, and keeps A and E OFF, and C ON. Shift solenoid valve B
pressure (SB) in the right side of shift valve B is released, and shift valve B is moved to the right side. Shift
solenoid valve D pressure (SD) in the left side of shift valve D is released, and shift valve D is moved to the left
side. This valve movement switches the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure port leading to
the 3rd clutch. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to (5J) at shift solenoid valve
D and to (5K) at shift valve B, and becomes 3rd clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A. 3rd clutch pressure (30) is
applied to the 3rd clutch, and the 3rd clutch is engaged securely.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

Fig. 47: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 3rd Gear
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

D Position: Shifting between 3rd gear and 4th gear

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the programmed value, the PCM turns shift solenoid valves C OFF, and
keeps A, B, D, and E OFF. Shift solenoid valve C pressure (SC) in the right side of shift valve C is released.
Shift valve C is moved to the right side to uncover the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B and C
pressure ports leading to the 3rd and 4th clutches. The PCM controls the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid
valves to regulate hydraulic pressure. A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C pressure (57) changes to 3rd
clutch pressure (30) at shift valve A, and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to
4th clutch pressure (40) at shift valve B. The 3rd and 4th clutches are engaged gently.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

Fig. 48: Automatic Transmission Fluid Flow Diagram - (D Position) 3rd Gear And 4th Gear
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

D Position: Driving in 4th gear

The PCM turns shift solenoid valve A ON, and keeps B, C, D, and E OFF. Shift solenoid valve A pressure (SA)
is applied to the right side of shift valve A. Shift valve A is moved to the left side to cover the A/T clutch
pressure control solenoid valve A and C pressure ports leading to the 2nd and 3rd clutches.

A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B pressure (56) changes to (5G) at shift valve C, and becomes 4th
clutch pressure (40) at shift valve B. 4th clutch pressure (40) is held to high by A/T clutch pressure control
solenoid valve B, and the 4th clutch is engaged securely.

NOTE:

When used, "left" or "right" indicates direction on the hydraulic circuit.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element