Honda Element. Manual — part 174

Fig. 10: Identifying Data Link Connector
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3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting

(see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). If you are returning from the DLC circuit
troubleshooting, skip steps 4 and 5, then clean the throttle body after updating the PCM (see
THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).

4. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

5. Select the ETCS TEST, then select the TP POSITION CHECK, and follow the screen prompts with the

HDS.

6. Exit the HDS, then select the CM Update, and follow the screen prompts to update the PCM.

7. If the software in the PCM is the latest, disconnect the HDS/HIM from the DLC, and go back to the

procedure that you were doing. If the software in the PCM is not the latest, follow the instructions on the
screen.

NOTE:

If the TP POSITION CHECK indicates FAILED, continue this procedure.

NOTE:

If the PCM update system requires you to cool the PCM, follow the screen
prompts. If you run into a problem (programming takes over 15 minutes,
status bar goes over 100 %, D or immobilizer indicator flashes, HDS tablet
freezes, etc.) during the update procedure, follow these steps to minimize
the chance of damaging the PCM:

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Leave the ignition switch in the "ON (II)" position.

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Connect a jumper battery (do not connect a battery charger).

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Shut down the HDS.

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Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.

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Reboot the HDS.

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Reconnect the HDS to the DLC, and try the update procedure again.

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8. If the TP POSITION CHECK failed in step 6, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY

CLEANING ).

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

10. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP)

PATTERN LEARN ).

SUBSTITUTING THE PCM

Special Tools Required

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Honda diagnostic system (HDS) tablet tester

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Honda interface module (HIM) and an iN workstation with HDS and CM update software

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HDS pocket tester

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GNA600 and an iN workstation with HDS and CM update software

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig. 11: Identifying Data Link Connector
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting

(see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). If you are returning from DLC circuit troubleshooting,
skip steps 4 through 14, then clean the throttle body after substituting the PCM (see THROTTLE BODY
CLEANING ).

4. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

5. Select the ETCS TEST, then select the TP POSITION CHECK and follow the screen prompts.

NOTE:

Use this procedure when you need to substitute a known-good PCM during
troubleshooting procedures.

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6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

8. Remove the passenger's dashboard under cover (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

and the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

9. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown, and discard

it.

Fig. 12: Identifying Plastic Cutting Areas
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10. Remove the relays (A), then remove the bolts (B) and the glove box frame (C).

Fig. 13: Identifying Glove Box Frame And Relays With Bolts
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11. Remove the gray 20P PCM wire harness connector (A) from the PCM mounting bracket.

NOTE:

If the TP POSITION CHECK indicates FAILED, continue this procedure.

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Fig. 14: Identifying PCM Wire Harness Connector And PCM Mounting Bracket With Torque
Specification
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12. Disconnect the PCM connectors (B).

13. Remove the PCM mounting bolt (C) and the bracket.

14. Remove the nuts (D), then remove the PCM (E).

15. Install the PCM in the reverse order of removal.

16. Open the SCS line with the HDS.

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

18. Manually input the VIN to the PCM with the HDS.

19. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software.

20. Select the IMMOBI SYSTEM with the HDS.

21. Enter the immobilizer code with the PCM replacement procedure in the HDS; it allows you to start the

engine.

22. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

23. If the TP POSITION CHECK failed in step 5, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY

CLEANING ).

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

25. Do the CKP pattern learn procedure (see CRANK (CKP) PATTERN CLEAR/CRANK (CKP)

NOTE:

DTC P0630 "VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch" may be stored because
the VIN has not been programmed into the PCM; ignore it, and continue
this procedure.

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