Honda Element. Manual — part 543

Fig. 2: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Tank Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body
Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short in the wire between the gauge control module (signal line) and the fuel gauge sending
unit, then go to step 24.

NO -Go to step 15.

15. Reconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.

16. Remove the fuel tank unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

17. Connect the fuel tank unit 5P connector.

18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

19. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

20. Set the float (A) to the E position.

Fig. 3: Setting Float To E Position
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21. Check the fuel gauge.

Does the gauge move to the empty position?

YES -Go to step 29.

NO -Replace the gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND
TRANSFERRING MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ), then

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go to step 22.

22. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

23. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

24. Reconnect all connectors.

25. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

26. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

27. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).

28. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0462 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module and the fuel gauge
sending unit, then go to step 1.

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

29. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

30. Reconnect all connectors.

31. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or

substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).

32. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0462 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge control module and the fuel gauge
sending unit. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING
THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted,
replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or
DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

DTC P0463: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS, and wait 5 seconds.

3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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Is DTC P0463 indicated?

YES -Go to step 4.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the gauge control module and the fuel gauge sending unit.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

5. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

6. Fold back the rear floor covering to reach the access panel (see REAR FLOOR COVERING ). Remove

the access panel from the floor (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

7. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector.

8. Connect fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 1 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig. 4: Connecting Fuel Tank Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 1 To Body Ground With Jumper
Wire
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9. Remove the gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING

MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ).

10. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.

11. Check for continuity between gauge control module 36P connector terminal No. 35 and body ground.

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Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminal No. 35 And
Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 12.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the gauge control module (GND line) and the fuel gauge sending
unit, then go to step 26.

12. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.

13. Connect fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 2 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig. 6: Connecting Fuel Tank Unit 5P Connector Terminal No. 2 To Body Ground With Jumper
Wire
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14. Check for continuity between gauge control module 36P connector terminal No. 32 and body ground.

Fig. 7: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminal No. 32 And
Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

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