Honda Element. Manual — part 232

10. Select Shift Solenoid A in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve A operates with

the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve A (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 16.

11. Select Shift Solenoid B in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve B operates with

the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 12.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve B (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 16.

12. Select Shift Solenoid D in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve D operates with

the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve D (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 16.

13. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 13.

15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1730 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valves A, B, and D, or replace the transmission, then
go to step 16.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 13.

16. Reconnect all connectors.

17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

18. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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19. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

20. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 19.

21. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1730 indicated?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 22.

22. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1730 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 21, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
19.

DTC P1731: 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

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch

material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

NOTE:

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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7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1731 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen
indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 6.

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

10. Select Shift Solenoid E in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that shift solenoid valve E operates with

the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?

YES -Go to step 11.

NO -Replace shift solenoid valve E (see SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to
step 13.

11. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid A in Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch

pressure control solenoid valve A with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but if the tester has not determined the
cause of the failure, go to step 12. If any part was replaced, go to step 13.

12. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE A TEST ).

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A work properly?

YES -Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valve E, or replace the transmission, then go to step
13.

NO -Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A (see A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 13.

13. Reconnect all connectors.

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

15. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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16. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

17. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive instep 16.

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1731 indicated ?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Go to step 19.

19. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P1731 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 18, go to the indicated
DTCs troubleshooting.

NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step
16.

DTC P1732: PROBLEM IN SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM:



Shift Solenoid Valves B or C Stuck ON



Shift Valves B or C Stuck

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

3. Drain the ATF (see step 3 ) through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch

material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

YES -Replace the transmission, then go to step 14.

NO -Replace the ATF (see step 5 ), then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and repeat the test-drive in step 6.

NOTE:

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

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element