Honda Element. Manual — part 560

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2. Remove the gauge control module and disconnect the 36P connector from it (see Gauge Control Module

Replacement ).

Fig. 23: Identifying Gauge Control Module 36P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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 are OK, go to step 4.

4. With the connector still disconnected, 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.

REFERENCE CHART

5. Reconnect the connector to the gauge control module, 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, the gauge control module must be faulty; replace it.

REFERENCE CHART

Cavity Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired

result is not obtained

26

RED

Combination light
switch ON

Attach to ground: The illuminations of
the steering wheel switches come on
full bright.

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Faulty LEDs



An open in the
wire

Cavity

Wire

Test condition

Test: Desired result

Possible cause if desired

result is not obtained

18

BLK

Under all conditions

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



Poor ground(G502)



An open in the wire

Measure voltage to

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36

BLK

Under all conditions

ground: There should
be less than 0.5 V.



Poor ground(G502)



An open in the wire

2

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

3

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

13

GRN/YEL

Ignition switch ON
(II), turn signal switch
in RIGHT

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage when
the lights are flashing.



Faulty under-dash
fuse/relay box



Faulty combination
light switch

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Faulty turn
signal/hazard relay



Hazard warning
switch



An open in the wire

14

GRN/RED

Ignition switch ON
(II), turn signal switch
in LEFT

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage when
the lights are flashing.



Faulty under-dash
fuse/relay box



Faulty combination
light switch



Faulty turn
signal/hazard relay



Hazard warning
switch



An open in the wire

5

GRN

Ignition switch ON
(II), brake fluid is full
level in the reservoir

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be 10 V or more.



Faulty brake fluid
level switch



A short to ground in
the wire

Ignition switch ON

(II), brake fluid is

lower level in the

reservoir

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



Poor ground(G401)



Faulty brake fluid
level switch



An open in the wire

23

Ignition switch ON
(II), washer fluid is
half or more in the
washer reservoir

Measure voltage to
ground: There should
be battery voltage



Faulty washer fluid
level switch



A short to ground in
the wire

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REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING MAINTENANCE
MINDER ON A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE

REWRITING PROCEDURE

1. Before replacing the gauge control module, connect the HDS.

2. Select GAUGES from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu display.

3. Select "Gauge Control Module Replacement (ODO rewrite)" from the ADJUSTMENT menu, and follow

the instructions on the display to retrieve the ODO value and the Maintenance Minder information.

4. Replace the gauge control module.

5. Follow the instructions on the display to write the new ODO value and Maintenance Minder to the new

gauge control module. If the data transfer fails, refer to the instructions below to release the locked ODO
value.

RELEASING LOCKED ODO VALUE

Release Locked odometer mileage to the original gauge control module. If after you attempt to transfer mileage
the odometer has dashes (--), garbled, or incorrect value displayed, do the following Start over. The original
gauge control module is going to be unlocked and restored to its original state.

1. Confirm that you have the latest HDS version of software.

2. Make sure that the HDS shows the correct VIN for the car you are working on.

3. With the ignition switch OFF, reconnect the original gauge control module.

4. Completely re-boot the HDS.

5. Clear any stored DTCs.

6. Navigate to Body Electric/Gauges/Adjustment/Instrument Panel Replacement.

(Canada

models)

GRN/BLK

Ignition switch ON
(II), washer fluid is

empty in the washer

reservoir

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



Poor ground(G201)



Faulty washer brake
fluid level switch



An open in the wire

NOTE:

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Obtain a new gauge control module before starting the rewriting process.

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Rewriting is not possible on a gauge control module that will, not
communicate with the HDS.

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Make sure that the HDS shows the correct VIN for the car you are working
on.

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Once you have started this procedure, you must complete it before
removing the HDS from the DLC.

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Connect a battery jump box (not a Battery charger) to insure that correct
battery voltage will be maintained.

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7. Select "3. Releasing Locked ODO Value".

8. Follow the prompts and the Odometer mileage will be restored.

9. Start over and make sure the screen prompts are followed.

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the driver's dashboard panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD PANEL

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Place a clean shop towel under the gauge control module to prevent scratching the steering column or

dashboard.

3. Remove the four mounting screws from the gauge control module (A).

Fig. 24: Identifying Gauge Control Module
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Disconnect the connector (B), and remove the gauge control module.

5. Install the gauge control module in the reverse order of removal.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE TROUBLESHOOTING

Before testing, check the No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box.

1. Start the engine, and check the ECM/PCM for DTCs with the HDS.

Are there stored DTCs in the ECM/PCM?

YES - Troubleshoot the cause of the ECM/PCM DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION ), and recheck.

NO - Go to step 2.

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