Honda Element. Manual — part 227

15. Check for continuity between shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 1 and the shift solenoid valve

C connector terminal.

Fig. 154: Checking Continuity Between Shift Solenoid Harness And Shift Solenoid Valve Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Replace shift solenoid valve C (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 16.

NO -Replace the shift solenoid harness (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go
to step 16.

16. Reconnect all connectors.

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

18. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

19. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 1 second.

20. Drive the vehicle in 1st gear in the D position for at least 1 second.

21. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0980 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between shift solenoid valve C and the PCM, then
go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 22.

22. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0980 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 21, go to the indicated
DTC's troubleshooting.

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NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between shift
solenoid valve C and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
19.

23. 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 ).

24. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 1 second.

25. Drive the vehicle in 1st gear in the D position for at least 1 second.

26. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0980 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between shift solenoid valve C and the PCM. If the
PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step
24. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 27.

27. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0980 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 26, go to
the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between shift
solenoid valve C and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 24. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 24.

DTC P0982: SHORT IN SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE D CIRCUIT

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Test-drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 1 second.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).



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

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Is DTC P0982 indicated?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Go to step 5.

5. Select Shift Solenoid D in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test shift solenoid valve D with the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -Go to step 8.

6. Test-drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 1 second.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0982 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for
intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve D and the PCM. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

9. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

10. Disconnect PCM connectors A (31P) and C (22P).

11. Measure the resistance between PCM connector terminals C5 and A9.

Fig. 155: Measuring Resistance Between PCM Connector Terminals C5 And A9
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there less than 12 ohms?

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YES -Go to step 12.

NO -Go to step 22.

12. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector at the transmission housing.

13. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminals C5 and A9.

Fig. 156: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminals C5 And A9
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal C5 and the shift solenoid
harness connector, then go to step 15.

NO -Go to step 14.

14. Inspect shift solenoid valve D and the shift solenoid harness (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE TEST ).

Are shift solenoid valve D and the harness OK?

YES -Go to step 22.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve D or the shift solenoid harness (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 15.

15. Reconnect all connectors.

16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

17. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

18. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 1 second.

19. Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear in the D position for at least 1 second.

20. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0982 indicated?

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