Honda Element. Manual — part 197

the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 64.

64. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0705 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 63, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the
transmission range switch and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go
to step 61.

65. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).

66. Start the engine.

67. With the brake pedal pressed, move the shift lever through all positions. Stop for at least 1 second in each

position.

68. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0705 indicated?

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the transmission range switch and
the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ),
then go to step 66. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 69.

69. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0705 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the
original PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other DTCs were indicated in step 68, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the
transmission range switch and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 66. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 66.

DTC P0706: OPEN IN TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT

NOTE:

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. 4WD: Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported, and allow all four wheels to rotate

freely.

2WD: Raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to
rotate freely. Or raise the vehicle on a lift.

4. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position until

the vehicle speed reaches 30 mph (48 km/h), then slow down and stop the wheels.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 4.

6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0706 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor
connections or loose terminals between the transmission range switch and the PCM. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 4.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

8. Inspect the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH TEST ).

Is the switch OK?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 28.

9. Adjust the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

12. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position until

the vehicle speed reaches 30 mph (48 km/h), then slow down and stop the wheels.

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



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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This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

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14. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0706 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 15.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, troubleshooting is complete. If the screen indicates NOT
COMPLETED, go to step 12.

15. Shift to the D position, and check the ATP FWD and ATP D in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are the ATP FWD and ATP DON?

YES -Go to step 16.

NO -Go to step 22.

16. Shift to the 2 position, and check the ATP FWD and ATP 2 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are the ATP FWD and ATP 2 ON?

YES -Go to step 17.

NO -Go to step 22.

17. Shift to the 1 position, and check the ATP FWD and ATP 1 in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Are the ATP FWD and ATP 1 ON?

YES -Go to step 18.

NO -Go to step 22.

18. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

19. Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF switch, run the vehicle in the D position until

the vehicle speed reaches 30 mph (48 km/h), then slow down and stop the wheels.

20. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 19.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0706 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 22.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor
connections or loose terminals between the transmission range switch and the PCM. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

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22. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

23. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

24. Check for continuity between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 10 and body ground.

Fig. 81: Checking Continuity Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminal No. 10 And
Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 25.

NO -Repair open in the wire between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 10 and ground
(G101), or repair poor ground (G101), then go to step 30.

25. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

26. Measure the voltage between transmission range switch connector terminals No. 5 and No. 10.

Fig. 82: Measuring Voltage Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminals No. 5 And
No. 10
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 27.

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