Honda Element. Manual — part 265

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

11. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal E2 and D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector

terminal No. 4.

Fig. 371: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal E2 And D3 Switch/Shift Lock
Solenoid Connector Terminal No. 4
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Is there continuity?

YES -Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal E2. If the connection is OK,
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 ), then recheck.

NO -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal E2 and the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid
connector.

12. Check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS while pressing the brake pedal.

Is the BRAKE SWITCH ON?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Do the Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting (see BRAKE PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

13. Check the A/T P SWITCH signal in the DATA LIST with the HDS in the P position.

Is the A/T P SWITCH ON?

YES -Go to step 23.

NO -Go to step 14.

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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15. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

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

Fig. 372: Checking Continuity Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminal No. 10
And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 17.

NO -Repair open in the wire between transmission range switch connector terminal No. 10 and ground
(G101) (see ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ), or repair poor ground (G101).

17. Connect the transmission range switch connector.

18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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

Fig. 373: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals D6 And A9
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Is there battery voltage?

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal D6 and the transmission range switch.

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NO -Go to step 20.

20. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

21. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector.

22. Check for continuity between transmission range switch connector terminals No. 6 and No. 10.

Fig. 374: Checking Continuity Between Transmission Range Switch Connector Terminals No. 6
And No. 10
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Is there continuity while the shift lever is in the P position, and no continuity when the shift lever is
shifted to any position other than P?

YES -Check for loose or poor connections at PCM connector terminal E6. If the connection is OK,
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 ), then recheck.

NO -Replace the transmission range switch (see TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH
REPLACEMENT ).

23. Check the APP SENSOR A in the DATA LIST with the HDS. Do not press the accelerator.

Is the APP SENSOR A opening 11% or more, or the APP SENSOR A voltage 0.90 V or more?

YES -Do the APP sensor signal inspection (see APP SENSOR SIGNAL INSPECTION ).

NO -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 ), then recheck.

KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES )
before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I). The shift lever must be in the P position.

3. Disconnect the steering lock assembly connector.

4. Check if the ignition key can be moved to LOCK (0) position, and remove the key from the cylinder.

Is the ignition key able to move to the LOCK (0) position, and then removed?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Replace the ignition key cylinder/steering lock assembly (see STEERING LOCK
REPLACEMENT ).

5. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I) or ON (II), and shift to the N position.

6. Measure the voltage between steering lock assembly connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.

Fig. 375: Measuring Voltage Between Steering Lock Assembly Connector Terminal No. 4 And
Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there battery voltage?

YES -Go to step 7.

NO -Check for open in with WHT/RED wire between the multiplex control unit and the steering lock
assembly connector. If the wire is OK, substitute a known-good multiplex control unit and recheck.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I), and shift to the P position.

8. Remove the shift lever console trim (see CENTER LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

9. Disconnect the park pin switch connector (see PARK PIN SWITCH TEST ).

10. Check for continuity between park pin switch connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 while pushing the

button of the shift lever in, and when released.

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