Honda Element. Manual — part 194

Fig. 62: PCM A/T Control System - Circuit Diagram (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 63: PCM A/T Control System - Circuit Diagram (2 Of 2)
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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING

DTC P0705: SHORT IN TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CIRCUIT (MULTIPLE SHIFT-
POSITION INPUT)

NOTE:

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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

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

position.

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

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 6.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for
intermittent short to body ground in the wires between the transmission range switch and the PCM. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

Is the switch OK?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH
REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 58.

8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

9. Shift to any position other than P position.

10. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminals D6 and A9.

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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Fig. 64: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals D6 And A9
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 17.

NO -Go to step 11.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

12. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

13. Disconnect PCM connector D (17P).

14. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal D6 and body ground.

Fig. 65: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal D6 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Repair short to body ground in the wire between PCM connector terminal D6 and the transmission
range switch, then go to step 58.

NO -Go to step 15.

15. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).

16. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A8 and body ground, and between PCM

connector terminal A9 and body ground.

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