Honda Element. Manual — part 212

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve E (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 14.

11. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 11.

13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0771 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Repair shift valve E, or replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

16. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 19 mph (30 km/h) for at least

20 seconds.

17. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 16.

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0771 indicated?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 19.

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0771 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 18, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
16.

DTC P0776: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B STUCK OFF

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL

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1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch

material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0776 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6.

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid B in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve B with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but the tester has not determined the
cause of the failure, go to step 11. If any part was replaced, go to step 12.

11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE B TEST ).

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B work properly?

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go to step
12.

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B AND C REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

14. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 14.

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0776 indicated?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 17.

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0776 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
14.

DTC P0777: A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B STUCK ON

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch

material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0777 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6.

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid B in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve B with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but the tester has not determined the
cause of the failure, go to step 11. If any part was replaced, go to step 12.

11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE B TEST ).

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B work properly?

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go to step
12.

NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE B AND C REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

14. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 14.

16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0777 indicated?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 17.

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