Honda Element. Manual — part 369

Fig. 8: Checking Continuity Between Radiator Fan Relay 4P Socket Terminal No. 4 And
ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E12
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Is there continuity?

YES - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE
ECM/PCM ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then
recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known good ECM/PCM, replace the original
ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).

NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM connector terminal E12 and the under-hood
fuse/relay box.

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Cooling System - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Cooling System Component Location
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RADIATOR CAP TEST

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1. Remove the radiator cap (A), wet its seal with engine coolant, then install it on the pressure tester (B)

(commercially available).

Fig. 2: Removing Radiator Cap
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2. Apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm

2

, 14-18 psi).

3. Check for a drop in pressure.

4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.

RADIATOR TEST

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with engine

coolant to the top of the filler neck.

2. Attach the pressure tester (commercially available) (A) to the radiator, and apply a pressure of 93- 123

kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm

2

, 14-18 psi).

Fig. 3: Attaching Pressure Tester To Radiator
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3. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure.

4. Remove the tester, and reinstall the radiator cap.

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5. Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or coolant in the engine oil.

FAN MOTOR TEST

1. Disconnect the 2P connectors from the radiator fan motor and condenser fan motor.

Fig. 4: Identifying 2P Connectors, Radiator Fan Motor And Condenser Fan Motor
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2. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground to terminal No. 1.

3. If the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly, replace it.

THERMOSTAT TEST

Replace the thermostat if it is open at room temperature.

To test a closed thermostat:

1. Suspend the thermostat (A) in a container of water. Do not let the thermometer (B) touch the bottom of

the hot container.

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