Honda Element. Manual — part 542

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If the screen shows not complete, go to the next step.

4. Check for a Temporary DTC. If there is no DTC, the enable criteria was probably not met. Select the

DATA LIST MENU. Check the ECT in the ALL DATA LIST with the HDS. If the ECT is less than 140°
F (60°C), run the engine until it is more than 140°F (60°C), then repeat the procedure.

AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR HEATER MONITOR READINESS CODE

Procedure

1. Start the engine, and let it idle for 1 minute. The readiness code should switch from incomplete to

complete.

2. If the readiness code is still not set to complete, check for a Temporary DTC. If there is no DTC, repeat

the procedure.

MISFIRE MONITOR AND READINESS CODE

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This readiness code is always set to available because misfiring is continuously monitored.

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Monitoring pauses, and the misfire counter resets, if the vehicle is driven over a rough road.

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Monitoring also pauses, and the misfire counter holds at its current value, if the throttle position changes
more than a predetermined value, or if driving conditions fall outside the range of any related enable
criteria.

FUEL SYSTEM MONITOR AND READINESS CODE

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This readiness code is always set to available because the fuel system is continuously monitored during
closed loop operation.

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Monitoring pauses when the catalytic converter; EVAP control system, and A/F sensor monitors are
active.

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Monitoring also pauses when any related enable criteria are not being met. Monitoring resumes when the
enable criteria is again being met.

COMPREHENSIVE COMPONENT MONITOR AND READINESS CODE

This readiness code is always set to available because the comprehensive component monitor is continuously
running whenever the engine is cranking or running.

NOTE:

All readiness codes are cleared when the battery is disconnected, if the DTCs
have been cleared, or if the ECM/PCM is reset with the HDS.

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COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Fuel Supply System Component Location

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING

DTC P0461: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) RANGE/PERFORMANCE
PROBLEM

1. Test the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST ).

Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel gauge sending unit and the gauge
assembly.

NO -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

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

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

Is DTC P0461 indicated?

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

DTC P0462: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

NOTE:

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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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Because it requires 162 miles (260 km) of driving without refueling to
complete this diagnosis, DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this
troubleshooting.

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

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

Is DTC P0462 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. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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

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

Is DTC P0463 indicated?

YES -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 22.

NO -Go to step 11.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

12. Remove the gauge control module (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING

MAINTENANCE MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ).

13. Disconnect the gauge control module 36P connector.

14. Check for continuity between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.

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