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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH1, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMIDLE CONTROL SYSTEMBRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Does it indicate OFF? 

    1. YES -  Go to step 3.
    2. NO -  Inspect the brake pedal position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST ).
  3. Press the brake pedal, and check the BRAKE SWITCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Does it change to ON? 

    1. YES -  The brake pedal position switch signal circuit (BKSW line) is OK.
    2. NO -  Go to step 4.
  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  6. Disconnect the brake pedal position switch 4P connector.
  7. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector E (31P).
  8. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E22 And Body Ground
    G03677710Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES -  Repair short in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 A) fuse. Replace the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 A) fuse.
    2. NO -  Go to step 9.
  9. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal E22 and brake pedal position switch 4P connector terminal No. 2.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal E22 And Brake Pedal Position Switch 4P Connector Terminal
    G03677711Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES -  Repair open in the wire between the brake pedal position switch and the No. 7 HORN, STOP (15 A) fuse. Inspect the brake position switch (see BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST ).
    2. NO -  Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E22) and the brake pedal position switch.
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