Honda Element. Manual — part 179

speed sensor defective

(mainshaft) and output shaft
(countershaft) speed sensor
installation.

Excessive shock or flares on all
upshifts and downshifts

1. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

3. Input shaft (mainshaft)

speed sensor defective

4. Output shaft (countershaft)

speed sensor defective

5. ATF temperature sensor

defective

6. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

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Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.

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Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the input shaft
(mainshaft) speed sensor and
output shaft (countershaft)
speed sensor installation.

Excessive shock or flares on 1-
2 upshift or 2-1 downshift

1. Shift solenoid valve E

defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve A defective

3. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

4. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

5. 2nd clutch transmission

fluid pressure switch
defective

6. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

7. 1st accumulator defective

8. 2nd accumulator defective

9. 1st check ball stuck

10. 2nd check ball stuck

11. Lock-upshift valve

defective

12. 1st clutch defective

13. 2nd clutch defective

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Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the 1st and 2nd clutch
pressures.

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Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
and retainer seal for wear and
damage. Inspect the clearance
between the clutch end-plate
and the top disc. If the
clearance is out of tolerance,
inspect the clutch discs and
plates for wear and damage. If
the discs are worn or damaged,
replace them as a set. Inspect
the clutch wave-plate height. If
the height is out of tolerance,
replace the wave-plate. If the
discs and plates are OK, adjust
the clearance with the clutch
end-plate.

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Inspect the 1st clutch feed pipe.
If the 1st clutch feed pipe is
scored, replace the end cover.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element



Replace the secondary shaft if
the bushing for the 1st clutch
feed pipe is loose or damaged.

Excessive shock or flares on 2-
3 upshift or 3-2 downshift

1. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

3. 3rd clutch transmission

fluid pressure switch
defective

4. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

5. 2nd accumulator defective

6. 3rd accumulator defective

7. 2nd check ball stuck

8. 2nd clutch defective

9. 3rd clutch defective



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the 2nd and 3rd clutch
pressures.



Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
and retainer seal for wear and
damage. Inspect the clearance
between the clutch end-plate
and the top disc. If the
clearance is out of tolerance,
inspect the clutch discs and
plates for wear and damage. If
the discs are worn or damaged,
replace them as a set. Inspect
the clutch wave-plate height. If
the height is out of tolerance,
replace the wave-plate. If the
discs and plates are OK, adjust
the clearance with the clutch
end-plate.

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Inspect the 3rd clutch feed
pipe. If the 3rd clutch feed pipe
is scored, replace it and the O-
ring under the feed pipe guide.

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Replace the secondary shaft if
the bushing for the 3rd clutch
feed pipe is loose or damaged.

Excessive shock or flares on 3-
4 upshift or 4-3 downshift

1. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

3. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

4. 3rd accumulator defective

5. 4th accumulator defective



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the 3rd and 4th clutch
pressures.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

6. 3rd clutch defective

7. 4th clutch defective



Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
and retainer seal (3rd) for wear
and damage. Inspect the
clearance between the clutch
end-plate and the top disc. If
the clearance is out of
tolerance, inspect the clutch
discs and plates for wear and
damage. If the discs are worn
or damaged, replace them as a
set. Inspect the clutch wave-
plate height. If the height is out
of tolerance, replace the wave-
plate. If the discs and plates are
OK, adjust the clearance with
the clutch end-plate.



Inspect the 3rd clutch feed
pipe. If the 3rd clutch feed pipe
is scored, replace it and the O-
ring under the feed pipe guide.



Replace the secondary shaft if
the bushing for the 3rd clutch
feed pipe is loose or damaged.

Excessive shock or flares on 4-
5 upshift or 5-4 downshift

1. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

3. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

4. 4th accumulator defective

5. 5th accumulator defective

6. 4th clutch defective

7. 5th clutch defective



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the 4th and 5th clutch
pressures.



Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
for wear and damage. Inspect
the clearance between the
clutch end-plate and the top
disc. If the clearance is out of
tolerance, inspect the clutch
discs and plates for wear and
damage. If the discs are worn
or damaged, replace them as a
set. Inspect the clutch wave-

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

plate height. If the height is out
of tolerance, replace the wave-
plate. If the discs and plates are
OK, adjust the clearance with
the clutch end-plate.



Inspect the 5th clutch feed
pipe. If the 5th clutch feed pipe
is scored, replace it and the O-
ring under the feed pipe guide.



Replace the mainshaft if the
bushing for the 5th clutch feed
pipe is loose or damaged.

Noise from transmission in all
shift lever positions

1. ATF pump worn or binding

2. Mainshaft bearing,

countershaft bearing, or
secondary shaft bearing
defective

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Improper alignment of ATF
pump and torque converter
housing may cause ATF pump
seizure. The symptoms are
mostly an rpm-related ticking
noise or a high pitched squeak.



Be careful not to damage the
torque converter housing when
replacing the main ball bearing.
You may also damage the ATF
pump when you torque down
the main valve body. This will
result in ATF pump seizure if
not detected. Use the proper
tools.

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Install the main seal flush with
the torque converter housing. If
you push it into the torque
converter housing until it
bottoms out, it will block the
fluid return passage and result
in damage.

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Inspect the ATF strainer for
clogging with particles of steel
or aluminum. If the ATF
strainer is clogged, replace it,
and clean the torque converter,
cooler, and lines.

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Inspect the mainshaft,
countershaft and secondary
shaft for wear or damage.

Vehicle does not accelerate
above 31 mph (50 km/h)

Torque converter one-way clutch
defective

Replace the torque converter.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element