Honda Element. Manual — part 228

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve D and the
PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 21.

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

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between
shift solenoid valve D and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to
step 18.

22. 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 ).

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

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

25. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0982 indicated?

YES -Check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between shift solenoid valve D and the
PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then
go to step 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 26.

26. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0982 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 25, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between
shift solenoid valve D and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 23. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 23.

DTC P0983: OPEN IN SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE D CIRCUIT

NOTE:

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0983 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. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 1 second.

7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0983 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 poor
connections or loose terminals 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.

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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
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. 157: Measuring Resistance Between PCM Connector Terminals C5 And A9
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there 12-25 ohms?

YES -Go to step 22.

NO -Go to step 12.

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

13. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C5 and shift solenoid harness connector terminal

No. 8.

Fig. 158: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C5 And Shift Solenoid Harness
Connector Terminal No. 8
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 14.

NO -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C5 and the shift solenoid harness
connector, then go to step 16.

14. Remove the shift solenoid harness (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE TEST ).

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15. Check for continuity between shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 8 and the shift solenoid valve

D connector terminal.

Fig. 159: Checking Continuity Between Shift Solenoid Harness And Shift Solenoid Valve D
Connector Terminal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Replace shift solenoid valve D (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. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0983 indicated?

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

NO -Go to step 21.

21. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0983 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 20, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

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