Honda Element. Manual — part 609

Fig. 4: Identifying Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
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2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the Keyless receiver unit (B).

Fig. 5: Identifying Keyless Receiver Unit 5P Connector Terminals
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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

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If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.

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If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. Reconnect the connector, and make these input tests at the connector.

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If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

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If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

5. Disconnect the connector, and make this input test at the connector.

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If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.

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If the input test proves OK, replace the keyless receiver unit.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired

result

Possible cause if desired result is not

obtained

1

BLK

Under all
conditions

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be less
than 1 V.



Poor ground (G502)



An open in the wire

3

YEL

Ignition switch
ON (II)

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be
battery voltage.



Blown No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box



An open in the wire

Ignition switch

OFF

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be no
voltage.

Short to power on No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse
circuit

5

WHT/RED

Under all
conditions

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be
battery voltage.



Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the
under-hood fuse/relay box



Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box



An open in the wire

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if

desired result is

not obtained

2

BLU/ORN

Ignition switch OFF,
under-dash fuse/relay box
connector K (17P)
disconnected

Check for continuity between the
No. 2 terminal and the No. 2
terminal of the under-dash
fuse/relay box connector K (17P):
There should be continuity.

An open in the
wire

Check for continuity between the

No. 2 terminal and body ground:

There should be no continuity.

A short to
ground in the
wire

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1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors C, F, J, K, M, P, Q, X and Y.

Fig. 6: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors
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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.



If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.



If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. Reconnect all connections to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these input tests at the appropriate

connectors on the under-dash fuse/relay box.



If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.



If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHART

NOTE:

Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

NOTE:

All connectors are shown from wire side of female terminals.

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired

result is not obtained

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C11

BLU

Under all conditions

Attach to ground:
Parking, side marker,
license plate lights and
taillights should come
on.



Blown No. 2 (15 A)
fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box



Faulty taillight relay

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Faulty under-dash
fuse/relay box

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An open in the wire

F7

BLU/RED Under all conditions

Attach to ground:
Headlights should come
on.



Blown No. 15 or 17 (15
A) fuse in the under-
hood fuse/relay box



Faulty headlight relay

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Blown headlight bulb



An open in the wire

J2

K4

WHT/RED Under all conditions

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be battery
voltage.



Blown No. 9 (10 A)
fuse in the under-hood
fuse/relay box



An open in the wire

J4

BLK

Under all conditions

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be less
than 0.5 V.



Poor ground (G401)



An open in the wire

P18

RED

Hatch or tailgate open

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be less
than 0.5 V.



Faulty tailgate latch
switch

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Faulty hatch latch
switch

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An open in the wire

Hatch and tailgate

closed

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be battery
voltage.



Faulty tailgate latch
switch



Faulty hatch latch
switch



Short to ground in the
wire

Q3

GRN

Driver's door or left
rear door open

Measure voltage to
ground:
There should be less
than 0.5 V.



Faulty driver's door
switch

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Faulty left rear door
switch



An open in the wire

Driver's door and left

Measure voltage to
ground:



Faulty driver's door
switch



Faulty left rear door

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