Honda Element. Manual — part 176

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

DTC

(1)

D Indicator

Detection Item

P0973 (7-3)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Short in Shift Solenoid
Valve A Circuit

P0974 (7-4)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Open in Shift Solenoid
Valve A Circuit

P0976 (8-3)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Short in Shift Solenoid
Valve B Circuit

P0977 (8-4)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Open in Shift Solenoid
Valve B Circuit

P0979 (22-3)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Short in Shift Solenoid
Valve C Circuit

P0980 (22-4)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Open in Shift Solenoid
Valve C Circuit

P0982 (60-3)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Short in Shift Solenoid
Valve D Circuit

P0983 (60-4)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Open in Shift Solenoid
Valve D Circuit

P0985 (61-3)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Short in Shift Solenoid
Valve E Circuit

P0986 (61-4)

(2)

Blinks

ON

Open in Shift Solenoid
Valve E Circuit

P1717 (62-1)

(2)

Blinks

OFF

Open in Transmission
Range Switch ATP RVS
Switch Circuit

P1730 (45-2)

Blinks

ON

Problem in Shift Control
System:



Shift Solenoid
Valves A or D
Stuck OFF



Shift Solenoid
Valve B Stuck ON

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

Shift Valves A, B,
or D Stuck

P1731 (45-3)

Blinks

ON

Problem in Shift Control
System:



Shift Solenoid
Valve E Stuck ON



Shift Valve E
Stuck



A/T Clutch
Pressure Control
Solenoid Valve A
Stuck OFF

P1732 (45-4)

Blinks

ON

Problem in Shift Control
System



Shift Solenoid
Valves B or C
Stuck ON



Shift Valves B or C
Stuck

P1733 (45-5)

Blinks

ON

Problem in Shift Control
System:



Shift Solenoid
Valve D Stuck ON



Shift Valve D
Stuck



A/T Clutch
Pressure Control
Solenoid Valve C
Stuck OFF

P1734 (45-6)

Blinks

ON

Problem in Shift Control
System:



Shift Solenoid
Valves B or C
Stuck OFF



Shift Valves B or C
Stuck

NOTE:

(1)

The DTC in parentheses is the flash code (Honda code). The D indicator indicates when the data
link connector (DLC) is connected to the HDS, and in the SCS mode.

This code is caused by an electrical circuit problem and cannot be caused by a mechanical

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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

(2)

problem in the transmission.

Symptom

Probable cause(s)

Notes

When you turn the ignition
switch ON (II), the D indicator
comes on and stays on in all
shift lever positions, or it never
comes on at all



F-CAN communication line
error



Gauge control module
defective



PCM defective



Check the F-CAN
communication line for a DTC
(see DTC B1168: GAUGE
CONTROL MODULE
LOST COMMUNICATION
WITH THE ECM/PCM
(ENGINE MESSAGES);
DTC B1169: GAUGE
CONTROL MODULE
LOST COMMUNICATION
WITH THE PCM (A/T
MESSAGE) .



Check indicator drive circuit in
the gauge control module by
gauge control module self-
diagnostic function (see SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC
FUNCTION ).

A/T gear position indicator does
not come on while the shift
lever is in that position



F-CAN communication line
error



Gauge control module
defective



PCM defective



Transmission range switch
defective



Check the F-CAN
communication line for a DTC
(see DTC B1168: GAUGE
CONTROL MODULE
LOST COMMUNICATION
WITH THE ECM/PCM
(ENGINE MESSAGES);
DTC B1169: GAUGE
CONTROL MODULE
LOST COMMUNICATION
WITH THE PCM (A/T
MESSAGE) .



Check indicator drive circuit in
the gauge control module by
gauge control module self-
diagnostic function (see SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC
FUNCTION ).



Inspect the transmission range
switch (see TRANSMISSION

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RANGE SWITCH TEST ).

Transmission still shifts into 4th
or 5th gear in D even though
the D3 switch is pushed

A problem in the D3 switch
circuit

Troubleshoot the D3 switch circuit
(see D3 SWITCH CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

Shift lever cannot be moved
from P while you are pressing
on the brake pedal



Accelerator pedal position
sensor circuit



Accelerator pedal position
sensor defective



Brake pedal position switch
circuit



Brake pedal position switch
defective



Shift lock solenoid
defective



Shift lock solenoid control
circuit



Shift lock mechanism
defective



Throttle body defective



Transmission range switch
ATP P switch stuck OFF



Transmission range switch
ATP P switch line opened



Inspect the APP sensor signal
(see APP SENSOR SIGNAL
INSPECTION ).



Troubleshoot the shift lock
system circuit (see SHIFT
LOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).



Test the shift lock solenoid (see
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
TEST ).



Inspect the transmission range
switch (see TRANSMISSION
RANGE SWITCH TEST ).

Ignition switch cannot be
moved from ACC (1) to LOCK
(0) (key is pushed in, shift lever
in P)



Interlock control system
circuit



Key interlock solenoid
stuck ON



Park pin switch stuck ON



Transmission range switch



Troubleshoot the key interlock
system circuit (see KEY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).



Inspect the transmission range
switch (see TRANSMISSION
RANGE SWITCH TEST ).

HDS does not communicate
with the PCM or the vehicle

DLC circuit error

Troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see
DLC CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

Engine runs, but vehicle does
not move in any gear

1. Low ATF level

2. Shift cable broken or out of

adjustment

3. Connection between the in

shift cable and transmission
or body is worn

4. ATF pump worn or binding

5. Regulator valve stuck or



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



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

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