2007 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Shift Lock System Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    Fig 1: Identifying HDS To DLC Driver's Side Of Dashboard
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  3. Select Shift Lock Solenoid Test in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check that the shift lock solenoid operates with the HDS.

    Does the shift lock solenoid work properly? 

    YES  -Go to step  14.

    NO  -Go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  5. Disconnect the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  7. Measure the voltage between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminal No. 3 And Body Ground
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    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 8.

    NO  -Check for a blown No. 10 fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If the fuse is OK, repair open in the wire between the D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector and the under-dash fuse/relay box.

  8. Move the shift lever to P, and press the brake pedal. Do not press the accelerator.
  9. Measure the voltage between D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 while pressing the brake pedal.
    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals No. 3 And No. 4
    G06267075Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Go to step  12.

  10. Release the brake pedal, and measure the voltage between shift lock solenoid connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4. The shift lever must be in P.
    Fig 4: D3 Switch/Shift Lock Solenoid Connector
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    Is there battery voltage? 

    YES  -Repair a short in the wire between PCM connector terminal E2 and the shift lock solenoid connector.

    NO  -Go to step  11.

  11. Connect the battery positive terminal to D3 switch/shift lock solenoid connector terminal No. 3, and connect the battery negative terminal to the terminal No. 4, then check that the shift lock solenoid operates.
    NOTE: Do not connect the battery positive terminal to terminal No. 4 or you will damage the diode inside the shift lock solenoid.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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