Honda Element. Manual — part 451

Fig. 17: Checking Continuity Between Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector Terminal
No. 12 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Substitute a known-good throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 20 and recheck. If DTC P0223 is not
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 20. If DTC P0223 is indicated, go to step
18.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module (TPSB
line), then go to step 20.

13. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

14. Disconnect the throttle body 6P connector.

15. Disconnect the throttle actuator control module 16P connector (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR

CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).

16. Connect throttle body 6P connector terminal No. 4 to body ground with a jumper wire.

Fig. 18: Connecting Throttle Body 6P Connector Terminal No. 4 To Body Ground With Jumper
Wire
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17. Check for continuity between throttle actuator control module 16P connector terminal No. 9 and body

ground.

Fig. 19: Checking Continuity Between Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector Terminal
No. 9 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Substitute a known-good throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 20 and recheck. If DTC P0223 is not
indicated, replace the original throttle actuator control module (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR
CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 20. If DTC P0223 is indicated, go to step
18.

NO -Repair open in the wire between the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module (SG line),
then go to step 20.

18. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

19. Replace the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

20. Reconnect all connectors.

21. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

22. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

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

24. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0223 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator control
module, then go to step 1.

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the
INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING.

DTC P1683: THROTTLE VALVE DEFAULT POSITION SPRING PERFORMANCE PROBLEM

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator

fan comes on, then let it idle.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1683 indicated?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at
the throttle body and the throttle actuator control module.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

8. Disconnect the intake air duct from the throttle body.

9. Push the throttle valve closed as shown.

Fig. 20: Pushing Throttle Valve Closed
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10. Release the throttle valve.

Does the throttle valve return?

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do,
you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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YES -Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ), then go to step 13 and recheck.
If DTC P1683 is indicated, go to step 11.

NO -Go to step 11.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

12. Replace the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

14. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

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

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

18. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1683 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator control
module, then go to step 1.

NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the
INDICATED DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING.

DTC P1684: THROTTLE VALVE RETURN SPRING PERFORMANCE PROBLEM

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator

fan comes on, then let it idle.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1684 indicated?

YES -Go to step 7.

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn

the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do,
you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and
review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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