Honda Element. Manual — part 178

discs and plates for wear and
damage. If the discs are worn
or damaged, replace them as a
set. Inspect the clutch wave-
plate height. If the height is out
of tolerance, replace the wave-
plate. If the discs and plates are
OK, adjust the clearance with
the clutch end-plate.

Poor acceleration; stall speed
low in 2 and 1, and in D in 1st
and 2nd

1. Shift solenoid valve E

defective

2. Torque converter one-way

clutch defective

3. Engine output low

4. Torque converter clutch

piston defective

5. Lock-up shift valve

defective

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Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the shift solenoid valve
E for seizure, and O-ring for
wear and damage.



Replace the torque converter.

Poor acceleration; stall speed
low in R

1. Engine output low

2. Torque converter clutch

piston defective

3. Lock-upshift valve

defective

Replace the torque converter.

Engine idle vibration

1. Misadjusted engine and

transmission mounts

2. Low ATF level

3. Shift solenoid valve E

defective

4. Drive plate defective or

transmission misassembled

5. Engine output low

6. Torque converter clutch

piston defective

7. ATF pump worn or binding

8. Lock-up shift valve

defective

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Check the ATF level, and
check the ATF cooler lines for
leakage and loose connections.
If necessary, clean the ATF
cooler lines.

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Improper alignment of ATF
pump and torque converter
housing may cause ATF pump
seizure. The symptoms are
mostly an rpm-related ticking
noise or a high pitched squeak.

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Inspect the ATF strainer for
clogging with particles of steel
or aluminum. If the ATF
strainer is clogged, replace it,
and clean the torque converter,
cooler, and lines.

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Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.
Inspect the shift solenoid valve

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E for seizure, and O-rings for
wear and damage.



Check for a
misinstalled/damaged drive
plate.



Adjust the engine and
transmission mounts.



Replace the torque converter.

Vehicle moves in N

1. Excessive ATF

2. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

3. Relief valve defective

4. 1st clutch defective

5. 2nd clutch defective

6. 3rd clutch defective

7. 4th clutch defective

8. 5th clutch defective

9. Clearance between the

clutch end-plate and the top
disc

10. Needle bearing seized,

worn, or damaged

11. Thrust washer seized, worn,

or damaged

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Check the ATF level, and drain
the ATF if necessary.



Check the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
and 5th clutch pressures.

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Check the ATF strainer for
debris. If the ATF strainer is
clogged with particles of steel
or aluminum, inspect the ATF
pump. If the ATF pump is OK,
find the damaged components
that caused the debris. If no
cause for contamination is
found, replace the torque
converter.

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Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
and retainer seal (1st, 2nd, and
3rd) for wear and damage.
Inspect the clearance between
the clutch end-plate and the top
disc. If the clearance is out of
tolerance, inspect the clutch
discs and plates for wear and
damage. If the discs are worn
or damaged, replace them as a
set. Inspect the clutch wave-
plate height. If the height is out
of tolerance, replace the wave-
plate. If the discs and plates are
OK, adjust the clearance with
the clutch end-plate.



Inspect the 1st clutch feed pipe.
If the 1st clutch feed pipe is
scored, replace the end cover.



Inspect the 3rd clutch feed
pipe. If the 3rd clutch feed pipe

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is scored, replace it and O-ring
under the feed pipe guide.



Replace the secondary shaft if
the bushing for the 1st or 3rd
clutch feed pipe is loose or
damaged.



Inspect the 5th clutch feed
pipe. If the 5th clutch feed pipe
is scored, replace it and the O-
ring under the feed pipe guide.



Replace the mainshaft if the
bushing for the 5th clutch feed
pipe is loose or damaged.

Late shift after shifting from N
to D, or excessive shock when
shifted into D

1. Shift solenoid valve E

defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve A defective

3. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve B defective

4. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve C defective

5. Shift cable broken or out of

adjustment

6. Connection between the

shift cable and transmission
or body is worn

7. Input shaft (mainshaft)

speed sensor defective

8. Output shaft (countershaft)

speed sensor defective

9. ATF temperature sensor

defective

10. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

11. Servo control valve

defective

12. 1st accumulator defective

13. 1st check ball stuck

14. Lock-up shift valve

defective

15. 1st clutch defective



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the input shaft
(mainshaft) speed sensor and
output shaft (countershaft)
speed sensor installation.



Check for a loose shift cable at
the shift lever and the
transmission control shaft.



Check the 1st clutch pressure.



Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
and retainer seal for wear and
damage. Inspect the clearance
between the clutch end-plate
and the top disc. If the
clearance is out of tolerance,
inspect the clutch discs and
plates for wear and damage. If
the discs are worn or damaged,
replace them as a set. Inspect
the clutch wave-plate height. If
the height is out of tolerance,
replace the wave-plate. If the
discs and plates are OK, adjust
the clearance with the clutch
end-plate.

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

Inspect the 1st clutch feed pipe.
If the 1st clutch feed pipe is
scored, replace the end cover.



Replace the secondary shaft if
the bushing for the 1st clutch
feed pipe is loose or damaged.

Late shift after shifting from N
to R, or excessive shock when
shifted into R

1. Shift solenoid valve E

defective

2. A/T clutch pressure control

solenoid valve A defective

3. Shift cable broken or out of

adjustment

4. Connection between the

shift cable and transmission
or body is worn

5. Input shaft (mainshaft)

speed sensor defective

6. Output shaft (countershaft)

speed sensor defective

7. ATF temperature sensor

defective

8. Shift fork shaft stuck

9. Foreign material in

separator plate orifice

10. Shift valve E defective

11. 4th/reverse accumulator

defective

12. Lock-upshift valve

defective

13. 4th clutch defective



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Inspect the solenoid valve
filter/gasket and O-rings for
wear and damage, and inspect
the solenoid valves for seizure.



Check the input shaft
(mainshaft) speed sensor and
output shaft (countershaft)
speed sensor installation.



Check for a loose shift cable at
the shift lever and the
transmission control shaft.



Inspect the clutch piston, clutch
piston check valve, and O-
rings. Check the spring retainer
for wear and damage. Inspect
the clearance between the
clutch end-plate and the top
disc. If the clearance is out of
tolerance, inspect the clutch
discs and plates for wear and
damage. If the discs are worn
or damaged, replace them as a
set. Inspect the clutch wave-
plate height. If the height is out
of tolerance, replace the wave-
plate. If the discs and plates are
OK, adjust the clearance with
the clutch end-plate.



Check for a missing shift fork
bolt on the shift fork shaft.



Check the 4th clutch pressure.



Inspect the servo valve and O-
ring.

Transmission does not shift

1. Input shaft (mainshaft)

speed sensor defective

2. Output shaft (countershaft)



Check for a stored DTC, and
check for loose connectors.



Check the input shaft

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