Honda Element. Manual — part 200

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 20, go to
the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for intermittent short to body ground in the wire between the
ATF temperature sensor and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see
SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then go to step 19. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the
screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 19.

DTC P0713: OPEN IN ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage exceed 4.93 V?

YES -Go to step 3.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals
between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector.

5. Connect shift solenoid harness connector terminals No. 6 and No. 7 with a jumper wire.

Fig. 88: Connecting Shift Solenoid Harness Connector Terminals No. 6 And 7 With Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

NOTE:



Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).



This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused
by a mechanical problem in the transmission.

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7. Check the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does the ATF TEMP SENSOR voltage exceed 4.93 V?

YES -Go to step 8.

NO -Replace the ATF temperature sensor (see ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEST/REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 18.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

9. Remove the jumper wire from the shift solenoid harness connector.

10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

11. Measure the voltage between shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.

Fig. 89: Measuring Voltage Between Shift Solenoid Harness Connector Terminal No. 6 And Body
Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there about 5 V?

YES -Go to step 12.

NO -Go to step 17.

12. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

13. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

14. Disconnect PCM connector A (31P).

15. Connect shift solenoid harness connector terminal No. 7 and body ground with a jumper wire.

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Fig. 90: Connecting Shift Solenoid Harness Connector Terminal No. 7 And Body Ground With
Jumper Wire
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

16. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal A23 and body ground.

Fig. 91: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal A23 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Go to step 24.

NO -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal A23 and the ATF temperature sensor,
then go to step 18.

17. Measure the voltage between PCM connector terminal C14 and body ground.

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Fig. 92: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminal C14 And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there about 5 V?

YES -Repair open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C14 and the ATF temperature sensor,
then go to step 18.

NO -Go to step 24.

18. Reconnect all connectors.

19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

20. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

21. Start the engine in the P position, and wait for at least 20 seconds.

22. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0713 indicated?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF temperature sensor and the PCM,
then go to step 1.

NO -Go to step 23.

23. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0713 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 22, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the ATF
temperature sensor and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
21.

24. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a

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